Rexonac 200 MG Tablet SR

Rexonac 200 MG Tablet SR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to treat pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

This drug works by blocking the effect of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes which make chemical prostaglandins at sites of injury or damage causing pain, swelling and inflammation.

The side effects of this drug include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, drowsiness, confusion, etc. You should not be taking Rexonac 200 MG Tablet SR if –

• You are allergic to this drug or other anti-inflammatory painkillers.
• You ever had a problem with stomach or duodenal bleeding.
• You have a heart condition or impaired kidney or liver function.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
• You have high blood pressure or blood clotting problems.

This medication interacts with medicines like lithium, digoxin, corticosteroids, antihypertensives, etc and certain diseases like asthma, gastrointestinal toxicity. It can be taken with food or after food.

Drinking an adequate amount of water minimises chances of indigestion and stomach irritations. The duration and amount of medicine should be followed as per the doctor’s prescription.

The drug is used to treat:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Osteoarthritis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Allergy

• Asthma

• Bleeding

The side effects of this drug include:

• Dizziness

• Visual Disturbances

• Flatulence

• Flushing

• Vomiting

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is excreted in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 12 to 16 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1.5 to 3 hours after oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rexonac 200 MG Tablet SR , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Artigag 200 MG Tablet SR

  Strides Shasun Limited

• Aceroc 200 MG Tablet SR

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Facer 200 MG Tablet SR

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Micronac 200 MG Tablet SR

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Dolokind 200 MG Tablet SR

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  A doctor should be contacted immediately if an overdose of Rexonac 200 MG Tablet SR is suspected.

• India

• Japan

This medication belongs to the class of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps relieve pain. Prostaglandins are responsible for pain, inflammation, swelling and fever. It inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase in the brain which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This drug interacts with lithium, methotrexate, mifepristone, anti-coagulants, zidovudine, etc.