Lornoxicam /Paracetamol
Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic
What it is used for
Osteoarthritis; surgery; sciatica; dysmenorrhoea, and other inflammation-associated pains Clinical selection for Lornoxicam /Paracetamol should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Do not exceed 4 g/day in adults (lower in malnutrition, alcohol, elderly, liver disease — often ≤2–3 g). Account for combination products (cold remedies). Overdose is a medical emergency (NAC protocol).
Possible side effects
[From component Lornoxicam] GI disturbances, tinnitus, hearing impairment, allergic reactions, visual disturbances, alopecia, onycholysis, pancreatitis, blood dyscrasia, epistaxis, and photosensitivity.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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