Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Piroxicam
Drug Class
Pain Management
What is Feldene?
pain or inflammation caused by o...
used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
How It Works
It should be administered using aseptic technique into a relatively large muscle. The preferred site is the upper outer quadrant of the buttock (i.e. gluteus maximus). Aspiration is necessary to help avoid inadvertent injection into a blood vessel.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance for 1-2 Weeks
2
Adult · PO
40 mg — 24 hourly
Initial for 2 Days
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition. It
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Active GI bleeding or ulceration, history of GI bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy, history of recurrent GI haemorrhage or ulceration (two or more distinct episodes), severe heart failure, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy, hepatic and renal failure
Important Warnings
Allergic disorders, cardiac impairment, cerebrovascular disease, coagulation defects, connective-tissue disorders, Crohns disease, elderly, heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, risk factors for cardiovascular events, ulcerative colitis (may be exacerbated), uncontrolled hypertension, renal or hepatic impairment, monitor on long-term therapy, asthma
Side Effects
Abdominal painangioedemablood disordersbronchospasmcolitisCrohns diseasedepressiondiarrhoeadizzinessdrowsinessfluid retentionGI bleeding and ulcerationGI disturbanceshaematuriaheadache
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
other NSAID5
hypoglycaemics
lithium.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Use only when no safer alternative exists for a seri-ous problem.
Lactation
Caution advised, avoid
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 832.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 40 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 20.82 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 40Rs 832.8
ServaidRs 635.2
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Piroxicam, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Cyclocamplus
Rs 210
No DRAP alertsCREST PHARMACEUTICALS
LOCAM
20MG
Rs 332.6Rs 16.63/unit
No DRAP alertsPERMANENT PHARMA
Pcam
10mg
+ Piroxicam Topical
Rs 88.8Rs 8.88/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker
Pcam
20mg
+ Piroxicam Topical
Rs 148.6Rs 14.86/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker
Muvon
20mg
+ Tramadol
Rs 175
SEARLE
Pcam
+ Piroxicam Topical
Rs 196.28
No DRAP alertsMerck Marker (Pvt) Ltd.
Pcam
20Mg
+ Piroxicam Topical
Rs 256.5Rs 51.3/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker
Pcam
0.5% 25G
+ Piroxicam Topical
Rs 342Rs 342/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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