BIX 10mg Tablet 10s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

• Duration of Effect

  The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to BIX 10mg Tablet 10s or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs.

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

  This medicine is not recommended for use before, during, or after a coronary artery bypass graft surgery due to the increased risk of severe adverse reactions.

• Severe Hepatic impairment

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of severe liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Gastro-intestinal bleeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of gastrointestinal bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition.

• Congestive Heart Failure

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of severe congestive heart failure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

• Ischemic heart disease

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of ischemic heart diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

• Hepatic impairment

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver function impairment since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments and close monitoring of liver function may be necessary in some cases. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Renal impairment

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Gastro-intestinal bleeding

  This medicine may cause severe bleeding when taken for a long time. This risk is especially high in the elderly population with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Report any symptoms of blood in stools and vomiting to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Driving or operating machinery

  This medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience dizziness during treatment with this medicine.

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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