Polonex 20mg Tablet DT (PIROXICAM)

Can you get high by using Polonex?
No. Polonex is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.

What is the difference between Polonex and diclofenac?
Both Polonex and diclofenac are pain killers. However, Polonex 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 Polonex.

What is the difference between Polonex and naproxen?
Both Polonex and naproxen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, gastric side effects are lesser with naproxen as compared to Polonex.

What is the difference between Polonex and meloxicam?
Both Polonex and meloxicam are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, acute gastric side effects are lesser with meloxicam as compared to Polonex.

What is the difference between Polonex and ketoprofen?
Both Polonex 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 Polonex. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

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