Piroxicam 20 mg

What should you know about Piroxicam 20 mg capsules?

Piroxicam is one of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). It is used to reduce swelling and as a pain reliever, often for treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Piroxicam 20 mg is usually available as 20mg capsules produced and distributed by a number of pharmaceutical companies, including Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Piroxicam 20 mg capsules are generic analog for brand-named Feldene 20 mg capsules manufactured by Pfizer. Mylan's Piroxicam 20 mg is available as Mylan 2020 capsules.

Piroxicam 20 mg capsules are taken orally, usually one capsule daily. The 20 mg dose can be divided into two 10 mg doses, each to be taken in the morning and evening.

Piroxicam (Feldene)

One more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) produced and marketed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals - Piroxicam, otherwise generally known as brand-named Feldene. Needless saying that Mylan manufactures a generic version of the medicine. Feldene is said to be an effective remedy to treat swelling and inflammation. As a result, it can reduce pain. Swelling is often caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, so, Feldene is widely used for treatment these conditions, or relieving painful and unpleasant sensations provoked by them.

Mylan Pharmaceuticals distributes Feldene in green capsules, 10mg (Mylan 1010) or 20mg (Mylan 2020) in strength.