Flavocoxid (Oral)

Flavocoxid is used to treat moderate to severe symptoms of osteoarthritis. This medicine is for patients 18 years old and older. Flavocoxid will not cure the disease, but it will help with the symptoms as long as you keep taking it.

In deciding to use a medicine, you and your doctor need to think about the risks of taking it compared to the benefits it may provide. Here are some important points to consider for this medicine:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, let your healthcare professional know about any other allergies you may have, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Research on flavocoxid has only been conducted in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing its use in children to its use in other age groups.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been specifically studied in older adults. Therefore, it may not be clear if they work the same way in older people as they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing the use of flavocoxid in the elderly to its use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or issues than it does in younger adults.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this medication during breastfeeding. Consider the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should not be used together at all, while in other cases, two different medicines may be used together even if there is a chance of interaction. In these situations, your doctor may want to adjust the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken around mealtime or with specific types of food due to possible interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also lead to interactions. Talk with your healthcare professional about how to use your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

Having other medical problems may influence the use of this medicine. Be sure to inform your doctor of any other medical conditions you have, especially:

• Stomach ulcers—May be worsened by flavocoxid.

Some side effects may happen that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your health care professional may also have ways to help prevent or lessen some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome, or if you have any questions about them:

More common

• Blurred vision
• dizziness
• dull ache or feeling of pressure or heaviness in legs
• fluid accumulation in the knee
• headache
• itching skin near damaged veins
• nervousness
• pounding in the ears
• red or scaling skin
• slow or fast heartbeat
• swollen feet and ankles

In the U.S.

• Limbrel

Available Dosage Forms:

• Capsule

Therapeutic Class: Nutraceutical

You should take flavocoxid one hour before or after the consumption of food

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (capsules)For rheumatoid arthritis: Adults—250 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.