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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Piroxicam Topical
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory And Antirheumatic Products
What is Pcam?
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 148.6
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 14.86 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 148.6
ServaidRs 129.6
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Piroxicam Topical, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Rs 210
No DRAP alertsCREST PHARMACEUTICALS
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Rs 332.6Rs 16.63/unit
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Feldene
0.5% 25g
Rs 494.09Rs 494.09/unit
PFIZER LABORATORIES
Feldene
25g
Rs 494.09
Pfizer Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
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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