Valdone 40mg Tablet
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
50.26
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Valdone 40mg 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 Valdone 40mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Valdone 40mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Valdone 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valdone 40mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Valdone 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valdone 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Valdone 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Valdecoxib   40mg

Uses of Valdone Tablet
Valdone 40mg Tablet is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, muscle pain, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.

How to use Valdone 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. Valdone 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Valdone Tablet works
Valdone 40mg 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 Valdone Tablet
It can be taken with or without food. Valdone 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. Valdone 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 Valdone tablet and what are they used for?
Valdone tablets are pain killer tablets used in treating the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and for painful menstruation

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