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Philflex 20 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

PIROXICAM-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Startos Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Philflex 20 mg Tablet

Philflex 20 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medications known as NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) used to relieve symptoms like pain, inflammation and joint stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the two ends of the joints come together due to the breakdown of a protective covering (cartilage). Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue), leading to joint pain and damage.

Philflex 20 mg Tablet contains 'Piroxicam' that works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger in the body, known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make another chemical prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser prostaglandins are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site.

Take Philflex 20 mg Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to speak to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Philflex 20 mg Tablet can increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke. So, if you have had any recent heart bypass surgery, do not take Philflex 20 mg Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor. Philflex 20 mg Tablet increases the chances of stomach ulcers and bleeding. Consult your doctor before taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Philflex 20 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Philflex 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Philflex 20 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. It could also increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Uses of Philflex 20 mg Tablet

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, break, or crush the tablet/capsule.Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in boiled and cooled water, stir well and consume immediately.

Medicinal Benefits

Philflex 20 mg Tablet belongs to the group of pain killers known as NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Philflex 20 mg Tablet is used to relieve symptoms associated with osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, such as stiffness, swelling, and joint pain. Philflex 20 mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger in the body, known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make another chemical prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, fewer prostaglandins are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Philflex 20 mg Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Get help from a health care professional.
  • Manage your feelings and things that trigger them.
  • Fuel your body with good food like fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
  • Find calm through activities like meditation or yoga.
  • Work on changing negative patterns and thoughts.
  • Focus on being healthy overall, not just how you look.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Reduce salt intake to minimize fluid buildup.
  • Use compression stockings, sleeves, or gloves.
  • Gently massage the affected area towards the heart.
  • Protect the swollen area from injury and keep it clean.
  • Use lotion or cream to keep the skin moisturized.
  • Include iron-rich foods like dark leafy vegetables, lean red meat, legumes and fish in your diet.
  • Consume vitamin C-rich foods as they aid iron absorption.
  • Limit tea, cocoa, and coffee as these can slow iron absorption.
  • Exercise regularly; however, do not overdo it.
  • If you experience or encounter any severe allergic reaction, stop using medication and consult the doctor right away.
  • Tell your doctor about the allergic reaction, including the medication taken and any symptoms experienced.
  • Your doctor will evaluate the severity of the reaction and determine the best course of action.
  • To ensure a full recovery, follow your doctor's advice, attend scheduled follow-up appointments, and undergo recommended tests to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed.

Drug Warnings

Philflex 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious heart-related problems, like heart attack and stroke. So, if you are a heart patient, let your doctor know before taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet . Besides this, Philflex 20 mg Tablet may also cause stomach and intestinal bleeding/ulcers, so let your doctor know if you have these problems. Do not take Philflex 20 mg Tablet if you have had heart bypass surgery or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) as it can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Consult your doctor before taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Philflex 20 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Philflex 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Philflex 20 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and can increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Tell your doctor before taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet if you have asthma, water retention (oedema) or high blood pressure, stuff/runny nose, nasal polyps, liver or kidney problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PiroxicamCidofovir
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PiroxicamKetorolac tromethamine
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PiroxicamCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cidofovir with Philflex 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet with Cidofovir is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PiroxicamKetorolac tromethamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Using ketorolac tromethamine together with Philflex 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet with Ketorolac tromethamine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PiroxicamIndometacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Use of Indometacin with Philflex 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects such as inflammation(swelling with redness and pain), bleeding, ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indometacin with Philflex 20 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PiroxicamNabumetone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Nabumetone with Philflex 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects inflammation(swelling with redness and pain), bleeding, ulceration, and perforation.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Philflex 20 mg Tablet with Nabumetone can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PiroxicamMefenamic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Mefenamic acid with Philflex 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk side effects such as inflammation(swelling with redness and pain), bleeding, ulceration, and perforation leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mefenamic acid with Philflex 20 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PiroxicamTenofovir disoproxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Philflex 20 mg Tablet and Tenofovir disoproxil can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tenofovir disoproxil with Philflex 20 mg Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, muscle pain, dizziness, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PiroxicamValdecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Philflex 20 mg Tablet with Valdecoxib can increase the risk of side effects including inflammation(swelling with redness and pain), bleeding, ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet with Valdecoxib together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
PiroxicamDasatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Using Dasatinib together with Philflex 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet with Dasatinib together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience bruising, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, dark or bloody stools, headaches, contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PiroxicamIbuprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Use of Philflex 20 mg Tablet with Ibuprofen can increase the risk of side effects such as inflammation(swelling with redness and pain), bleeding, ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Philflex 20 mg Tablet and Ibuprofen can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PiroxicamTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Philflex 20 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Philflex 20 mg Tablet and Teriflunomide can increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet with Teriflunomide together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of hunger, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listening to soothing music.
  • Acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy may also be helpful.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

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M Pharmacy

Sunny S

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MBBS

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

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FAQs

Philflex 20 mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers (prostaglandin), thereby reducing joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Philflex 20 mg Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not take Philflex 20 mg Tablet for longer durations or high doses as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Do not exceed the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.

Philflex 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Do not use Philflex 20 mg Tablet immediately before or after bypass surgery. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems.

Consult your doctor before taking Philflex 20 mg Tablet if you have diabetes as Philflex 20 mg Tablet might increase the blood sugar levels.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Osteoarthritis: It is a degenerative joint disease in which the two ends of the joints come together due to the breakdown of a protective covering called cartilage. Due to the absence of this protective covering, the joints rub against each other, leading to pain and stiffness. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, stiffness, inflammation, and tenderness. The main reason for osteoarthritis is age; the older you are, the more likely you could get osteoarthritis, thus known as degenerative disease, meaning that the joints wear out as a person ages. Other reasons might include a past injury such as torn cartilage, dislocated joints, and ligament injuries.

Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue), leading to joint pain and damage. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, swelling, stiffness, deformities, and loss of joint function.

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