Fulcox 20mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It alleviates pain, redness, and swelling in various conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

It is NSAIDs.

Uses of Fulcox Tablet

Benefits of Fulcox Tablet

In Prevention of free Pain relief

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Side effects of Fulcox Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fulcox

Abdominal pain
Flatulence
Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
High blood pressure
Cough
Peripheral edema
Upper respiratory tract infection
Urinary tract infection
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Itching

How to use Fulcox Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fulcox 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fulcox 20mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fulcox 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Fulcox 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Fulcox 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fulcox 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fulcox 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Fulcox 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fulcox 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fulcox 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Fulcox 20mg Tablet

₹3.0/Tablet

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Valz Bcd 20mg Tablet

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Vexx 20mg Tablet

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Artival 20mg Tablet

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₹2.99/tablet

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Quick tips

Fulcox 20mg Tablet helps relieve pain and inflammation.
It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
Do not take Fulcox 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fulcox 20mg Tablet helps relieve pain and inflammation.
It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
Do not take Fulcox 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzenesulfonamides Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Patient concerns

Pain in lower abdomen during menstruation

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT can take Meftal spas for the pain.

Pain during menstruation and ir regular periods

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

take meftal spas or drotin tablet for pain and go for check up for irregular periods

Dear sir Mao osteoarthritis karma patient ho to iska medicine bataye Dear sir mai Osteoarthritis ka patient ho to mujhe iska best medicine bataye aur parhej bhi bataeye.

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Avoid squatting and crossed-leg sitting Do Quadriceps strengthening exercises and Cycling exercisesApply Dynapar QPS spray and take Cap Oslid-400 twice daily and Cap Bio-D3-strong once daily for 3 monthsTake Cap Altraday once daily for pain relief

FAQs

What is Fulcox 20mg Tablet tablet and what are they used for?

Fulcox 20mg Tablet tablets are pain killer tablets used in treating the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and for painful menstruation

Why is Fulcox 20mg Tablet banned?

Fulcox 20mg Tablet was banned due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events and serious and potentially life-threatening skin reactions.

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