Felcam 20mg Tablet PIROXICAM


Are Felcam and aspirin same?
No. Felcam and aspirin are not same. They belong to the same class of drugs known as COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitors. They both are anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

What is the difference between Felcam and nimesulide?
Both Felcam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Felcam is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas nimesulide is selective to the COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of nimesulide is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to Felcam tablet. It should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

What is the difference between Felcam and tramadol?
Felcam is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.

What is the difference between Felcam and ketoprofen?
Both Felcam and ketoprofen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown ketoprofen topical gel is better and effective as compared to Felcam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

What is the difference between Felcam and diclofenac?
Both Felcam and diclofenac are pain killers. However, Felcam tablet is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas diclofenac has a bit more selectivity to a COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of diclofenac is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to Felcam.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Felcam?
Yes. Felcam can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Felcam with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of Felcam tablet and reduced gastric side effects.