Vioxx®
The following information is a summary. It is
not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
USES
This medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to
relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and to
treat pain and menstrual discomfort.
Upon approval, our US physicians will write an
FDA approved prescription for you and the product
will be filled and shipped by a US Licensed pharmacist
direct to your doorstep, immediately and discreetly.
BEFORE USING
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact
with Vioxx. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of
all prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF
YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are
taking an ACE inhibitor, an anticoagulant, furosemide,
lithium, methotrexate, rifampin, thiazide diuretics,
or warfarin.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions
including aspirin-sensitive asthma, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor
or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about taking this medicine.
HOW TO USE THIS
MEDICATION
The usual dose of Vioxx for acute pain syndromes
and menstrual cramps (primary dysmenorrhea) is
50 mg once daily for no longer than 5 days.
The usual dose of Vioxx for treatment of osteoarthritis
is 12.5 mg daily although some patients may benefit
from 25 mg daily. The maximum daily dose should
not exceed 25 mg. This medicine may be taken on
an empty stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE
at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees
C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat,
moisture, and light.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE
OF THIS MEDICINE
and you are taking 1 dose daily, take the
missed dose if you remember the same day. Skip
the missed dose if you do not remember until the
next day. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.
NOTES
DO NOT SHARE THIS
MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE
for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT
out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills
before your supply runs out.
PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT TAKE VIOXX
IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION
to aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin
or to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such
as Feldene, Motrin, Naprosyn, Clinoril). A severe
reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing
difficulties, or dizziness.
If you have a question about whether you are allergic
to this medicine or if a certain medicine is a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, contact your
doctor or pharmacist. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty
breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids,
face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives,
tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any
more doses of this medicine unless your doctor
tells you to do so. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED
DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed
without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR
AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using
this medicine.
ALCOHOL WARNING:
If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks
every day, ask your doctor whether you should
take this medicine or other pain relievers/fever
reducers. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your
doctor or pharmacist.
This includes any medicines that contain ibuprofen,
naproxen, or ketoprofen. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN
ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor
the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE
IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED
while taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Vioxx
include weakness or nausea. If they continue or
are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK
WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience
itching or skin rash, swelling of the feet or
ankles, unexpected weight gain, vomiting material
that looks like coffee grounds, or blood in stool
or vomit.
CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY if you experience
swelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or
tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness;
flu-like symptoms; sluggishness; yellowing of
the skin or eyes; stomach pain; dark urine or
pale stools; or unusual fatigue. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
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