Lorbax P 8mg/325mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Baxton Pharmacia
Active Ingredient Lornoxicam (8mg) + Paracetamol (325mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.8
User Reviews573

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Lorbax P Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lorbax P 8mg/325mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Lorbax P 8mg/325mg Tablet Reviews

Lorbax P 8mg/325mg is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.

Lorbax P 8mg/325mg is best taken in an empty stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

How Lorbax P 8mg/325mg Tablet Works

Lorbax P 8mg/325mg is a combination of two medicines: Lornoxicam and Paracetamol which relieve pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

How to Use Lorbax P 8mg/325mg 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. Lorbax P 8mg/325mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Lorbax P 8mg/325mg Tablet

  • In Pain relief: Lorbax P 8mg/325mg relieves pain, reduce swelling and ease inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondolytis. It also gives relief from muscle and back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain and swelling. Take it as prescribed to get the most benefit. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of Lorbax P 8mg/325mg Tablet

  • Pain relief

Lorbax P 8mg/325mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lorbax P 8mg/325mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lorbax P 8mg/325mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lorbax P 8mg/325mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lorbax P 8mg/325mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lorbax P 8mg/325mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lorbax P 8mg/325mg is recommended.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lorbax P 8mg/325mg.

Quick Tips

  • Inform your doctor if you are planning to have an operation (even a minor one, such as tooth extraction) since Lorbax P 8mg/325mg might increase the risk of bleeding.
  • Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine
  • Inform your doctor if you have or ever had a ulcers in your stomach or intestines.
  • Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
  • Lorbax P 8mg/325mg is used to treat various painful conditions.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Lornoxicam.
  2. ScienceDirect. Paracetamol/Acetaminophen.

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