Limbar Tablet 10mg

About Limbar Tablet 10mg

Limbar Tablet Uses

• Relieves pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis
• Manages joint pain and swelling in rheumatoid arthritis
• Eases back pain and stiffness in ankylosing spondylitis
• Reduces pain during acute gout attacks
• Treats moderate pain after minor surgery or injury

Limbar Tablet Benefits

• Once daily dosing due to its long lasting action
• Reduces joint swelling along with pain
• Improves daily movement in chronic arthritis
• Available as an affordable generic option in Pakistan

What Experts Say

Piroxicam is one of the older NSAIDs still used for chronic joint pain in Pakistan because it works for a full day with a single dose. Doctors often prescribe it for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis when shorter acting painkillers no longer give patients enough relief from daily joint stiffness and swelling.

Because piroxicam is a stronger NSAID, doctors generally recommend it for the shortest time needed and always with food. People with a history of stomach ulcers, heart disease or kidney problems need closer monitoring while taking it, and routine blood pressure checks are often advised during longer courses of treatment.

Long term use without medical supervision raises the risk of stomach bleeding and heart related problems. Anyone over 60 years of age or already taking blood thinners should discuss safer alternatives with their doctor before starting this tablet.

Drug Class

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), oxicam class

Limbar Tablet 10mg formula

• Piroxicam 10mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Limbar Tablet 10mg?

• Take with food or milk to lower stomach irritation
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time
• Do not lie down immediately after taking the tablet
• Take at the same time each day as advised by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin: Increases the risk of bleeding when combined with piroxicam.
• Aspirin or other NSAIDs: Raises the chance of stomach irritation and ulcers.
• ACE Inhibitors or ARBs: May reduce blood pressure control and affect kidney function.
• Lithium: Can increase lithium levels and raise the risk of toxicity.
• Methotrexate: May increase methotrexate levels and its side effects.

Risks and warnings

• Peptic Ulcer History: Avoid or use with extreme caution due to bleeding risk.
• Heart Disease: Long term use may raise the risk of heart attack or stroke.
• Kidney Impairment: Can reduce kidney function, especially with prolonged use.
• Pregnancy: Avoid, particularly in the third trimester.
• Elderly Patients: Higher risk of stomach and kidney side effects, needs lower doses.

Limbar Tablet Side Effects

• Stomach upset or heartburn
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness or headache
• Fluid retention or swelling in the legs
• Skin rash
• Ringing in the ears
• Risk of stomach ulcer with long term use

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Protect from direct light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard the tablet after its expiry date