Lorsaid 4mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Abbott |
| Active Ingredient | Lornoxicam (4mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Amino acids and Derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids) |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 543 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Lorsaid Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lorsaid 4mg, 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.
Lorsaid 4mg Tablet Reviews
Lorsaid 4mg is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for symptomatic treatment of acute mild to moderate pain and inflammation in patients of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Lorsaid 4mg should be taken before meals with a sufficient amount of liquid. Taking it with food is not recommended as food can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, stomach pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Lorsaid 4mg should be taken before meals with a sufficient amount of liquid. Taking it with food is not recommended as food can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, stomach pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
How Lorsaid 4mg Tablet Works
Lorsaid 4mg is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
How to Use Lorsaid 4mg 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. Lorsaid 4mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Lorsaid 4mg Tablet
- In Pain relief: Lorsaid 4mg 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 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.
Uses of Lorsaid 4mg Tablet
- Pain relief
Lorsaid 4mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Lorsaid 4mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorsaid 4mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lorsaid 4mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lorsaid 4mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lorsaid 4mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lorsaid 4mg.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lorsaid 4mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lorsaid 4mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- Lorsaid 4mg can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.