Dolonex Gel

Discover how Dolonex Gel, formulated by Pfizer Ltd with Piroxicam (0.5% w/w), can assist with Pain relief. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹ 79.75
Packing: 15.0 gm in 1 tube
Salt Combination: Piroxicam (0.5% w/w)
Brand: Pfizer Ltd
Uses: Pain relief

Description

Dolonex Gel is a pain-relieving medicine
It is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain
It helps to relieve pain and swelling of various conditions related to joints and muscles
It is usually given in cases where oral administration is unsuitable
Dolonex Gel is generally administered by a healthcare professional
You should not self-administer this medicine at home
The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms
You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness
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.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their doctors before using the medicine
Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Dolonex Gel should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dolonex Gel may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Dolonex Gel should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dolonex Gel may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Dolonex Gel may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Dolonex Gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Dolonex Gel 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.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dolonex Gel. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids)
Therapeutic class:	PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Enolic acid Derivatives

Uses of Dolonex Gel

In Pain relief Dolonex Gel is used for short-term relief of 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 or even after a dental (tooth-related) surgery
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.