Limbrel (Oral)

Flavocoxid is used to treat moderate to severe symptoms of osteoarthritis. This medicine is for patients who are 18 years old or 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 and benefits. For this medicine, consider the following:

Allergies

Let your doctor know if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, inform your healthcare professional about any other allergies you 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 with adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing its use in children to other age groups.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been specifically studied in older adults. Therefore, it may not be known if they work the same way as they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing the use of flavocoxid in the elderly to 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 and 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 an interaction could happen. In these situations, your doctor may adjust the dose or take other precautions. Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Some medicines should not be taken around the time of eating food or certain types of food due to potential interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also lead to interactions. Talk with your healthcare professional about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

Having other medical issues may influence how this medicine works for you. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, especially:

• Stomach ulcers—Flavocoxid may worsen this condition.

Some side effects may happen that usually do not require medical help. These side effects may lessen during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your health care professional may also have suggestions to prevent or lessen some of these side effects. Talk to 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.