Valed 10mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
19.92
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Valed 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Valed 10mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Valed 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Valed 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valed 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Valed 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valed 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Valed 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Valdecoxib   10mg

Uses of Valed Tablet
Valed 10mg Tablet is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, muscle pain, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.

How to use Valed Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valed 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Valed Tablet works
Valed 10mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Palpitations, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Heartburn, Gastritis, Dizziness, Flatulence, Edema, Increased blood pressure, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Valed Tablet
It can be taken with or without food. Valed may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen. It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time. Valed can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Valed tablet and what are they used for?
Valed tablets are pain killer tablets used in treating the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and for painful menstruation

Q. Why is Valed banned?
Valed was banned due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events and serious and potentially life-threatening skin reactions.