Flavocoxid (By mouth)
flay-voe-COX-id
Used as diet supplement in people with osteoarthritis. This is a medical food product.
Drug classes
Nutriceutical (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Flavocoxid is used to treat moderate to severe symptoms of osteoarthritis. This medicine is used in patients 18 years of age or older. Flavocoxid will not cure the disease, but will help with the symptoms as long as you continue to take it.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach. Take this medicine at least 1 hour after or 1 hour before you eat food.
If a dose is missed:
Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using pain or arthritis medicine such as aspirin, diclofenac, etodolac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, Advil®, Aleve®, Daypro®, Dolobid®, or Feldene®.
When Not To Use
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to flavocoxid.
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have a stomach ulcer.
Possible side effects
Summary More details
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Bloody vomit.
Bloody or black tarry stools.
Severe pain in your stomach.
Swelling or pain in your knee.
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Dilated visible veins on your legs.
Mild skin rash, scaling or itching of your skin.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Limbrel
There may be other brand names for this medicine.