Lornoxicam and Paracetamol Tablets

Lornoxicam and Paracetamol Tablets come with the brand name “LATICAL-P” and belong to a group of medicines known as ‘non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs’ (NSAID). It is composed of lornoxicam and paracetamol primarily used to reduce pain and inflammation. Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. When you do something that hurts your body, your brain triggers the pain response. Inflammation is a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Lornoxicam and Paracetamol Tablets are composed of two medicines: Lornoxicam (pain reducer) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic). It helps relieve pain from conditions like headaches, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and painful menses (periods). Lornoxicam works by inhibiting chemical messengers like prostaglandins (responsible for producing pain and inflammation). Paracetamol has both analgesic and antipyretic (fever reducer) properties which decrease mild pain and possibly fever.

Medical Benefits

• It helps to reduce any pain and inflammation caused due to various complications or conditions.
• It significantly works on providing relief from pain for extended hours.
• This Tablet helps relieve pain from conditions like headaches, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and painful menses (periods).
• It contains paracetamol which is less irritant to the stomach than other painkillers. Hence, it is well tolerated by patients who have allergies to aspirin or risk of gastro bleeding or ulcer formation. Besides this, it does not affect bleeding time and reduces fever due to pain or swelling.

Directions For Use

• Take Lornoxicam and Paracetamol Tablets with or without food as advised by a doctor.
• Swallow it with a full glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew or break it.
• Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it away from sunlight.
• Keep out of the reach of children.

Precautions

• You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with this medicine as it contains paracetamol which can together damage your liver severely.
• Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as these tablets may harm renal functions.
• Lornoxicam and Paracetamol Tablets interact with other painkillers (oxyphenbutazone, metamizole, imatinib mesylate), anticancer medicines (methotrexate, pilocarpine), etc.
• Please seek a doctor’s advice before starting this medicine if you are pregnant or a  breastfeeding mother.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does this medicine cause nausea?

Yes, it may cause nausea or vomiting in some people. To avoid the same, you should take this tablet with milk or food. In case you are still experiencing excessive nausea while consuming it, speak with your doctor immediately.

Is it helpful in relieving stomach pain?

No, this medicine should ideally not be taken for stomach pain without consulting a physician. This medication can increase stomach acid secretion, which may worsen gastritis or an unknown underlying stomach ulcer.

Can I stop taking this medication on my own?

Do not suddenly stop taking it. If you want to stop taking this composition, consult your doctor, and he might gradually reduce the dose to avoid an unwanted increase in pain or inflammation.