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Vacox 20mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Vacox 20mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It alleviates pain, redness, and swelling in various conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
It is NSAIDs.
It is NSAIDs.
Uses of Vacox Tablet
Benefits of Vacox Tablet
In Pain relief
Vacox 20mg Tablet helps to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, menstrual pain, and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Vacox Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Vacox
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Vacox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vacox 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vacox 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vacox 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Vacox 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Vacox 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vacox 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vacox 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Vacox 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vacox 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Vacox 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Vacox 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Vacox 20mg Tablet
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Artival 20mg Tablet
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Valcox 20mg Tablet
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₹1.88/tablet
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Quick tips
- Vacox 20mg Tablet helps relieve pain and inflammation.
- It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
- It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
- During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
- Do not take Vacox 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzenesulfonamides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Vacox 20mg Tablet tablet and what are they used for?
Vacox 20mg Tablet tablets are pain killer tablets used in treating the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and for painful menstruation
Why is Vacox 20mg Tablet banned?
Vacox 20mg Tablet was banned due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events and serious and potentially life-threatening skin reactions.
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Country of origin: India
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