Xofen 8 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory agents used to reduce and relieve pain and inflammation (swelling) in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis 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. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue), leading to joint pain and damage.

Xofen 8 mg Tablet contains 'Lornoxicam' which works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. Thereby, Xofen 8 mg Tablet helps relieve pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

You are advised to take Xofen 8 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, headache, vomiting, stomach upset and abdominal pain. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side-effects persist or worsen.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Xofen 8 mg Tablet should not be taken during the last three months of pregnancy. Xofen 8 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Xofen 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety has not been established. It is not known if alcohol affects Xofen 8 mg Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects/interactions.

Xofen 8 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory agents. Xofen 8 mg Tablet is used to reduce and relieve pain and inflammation (swelling) in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Xofen 8 mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme that makes other chemical prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser prostaglandins are produced. This helps in reducing mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. Thereby, Xofen 8 mg Tablet helps to relieve pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Do not take Xofen 8 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets), gastrointestinal or other bleeding problems, peptic ulcers, severe heart, liver or kidney problems, if you have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation problems with NSAID's. Inform your doctor if you have impaired kidney or liver function, high blood pressure, heart failure, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, asthma, lupus erythematosus (auto-immune disease), diabetes, or blood coagulation disorder. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Xofen 8 mg Tablet should not be taken during the last three months of pregnancy. Xofen 8 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Xofen 8 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety has not been established. Stop taking Xofen 8 mg Tablet and consult your doctor immediately if you have stomach pain or any signs of bleeding in the intestine or stomach such as blood in stools.

• Your doctor may regularly monitor your condition if you have blood coagulation disorder, impaired liver function or if you are elderly or have been prescribed Xofen 8 mg Tablet for more than 3 months.