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Picam

Picam (Piroxicam) by AMSON is a 20 mg, 10-capsule. Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that possesses analgesic and antipyretic properties.

Package Contains: Each Picam package contains 10 capsules and a leaf inserted inside. It is also available as 20 capsules box.

Composition: Picam

Each capsule contains:

Piroxicam 20mg

(USP Specifications)

Dosage and administration: As directed by the physician or see package insert for full prescribing information.

Uses: It is commonly used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Special Warning & Precautions for Use: The use of Piroxicam with concomitant systemic non-aspirin NSAIDs, including cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors, should be avoided. Concomitant use of systemic NSAIDs and other systemic NSAIDs may increase the frequency of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.

Side Effects: Its serious side effects include stomach pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion.

Contraindications: Piroxicam is contraindicated in;

Patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulceration, bleeding, or perforation. Patients with active peptic ulceration. Patients with known hypersensitivity to Piroxicam or to any of the excipients. The potential exists for cross-sensitivity to aspirin and other NSAIDs. Piroxicam should not be given to patients in whom aspirin and NSAIDs induce the symptoms of asthma, nasal polyps, Angioedema of urticaria.

Precautions: Picam back

  • Protect from heat, sunlight & moisture.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage:

  • Store at room temperature (15°C-25°C).
  • To be sold on prescription of a registered
  • medical practitioner only.

Manufacturer & Buy Online:

Picam capsules are manufactured by Arreta Pharmaceuticals (pvt) Ltd.

It is marketed by AMSON Vaccines and Pharma (pvt) Ltd.

This is the link to the AMSON: http://amson.org

The medicine is currently not available online; you can buy it from a nearby pharmacy.

 

By: Maliha Gul