Feldene
Effective for inflammatory conditions, this NSAID is indicated to mitigate pain and alleviate stiffness associated with rheumatic disorders.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Piroxicam
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 10 · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Feldene vary by country.
Feldene details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Alternative names
- Brexidol
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- Oxicam
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dyspepsia; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- oedema; headache; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 30–50 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C; keep away from children.
- Drug interactions
- aspirin; corticosteroids; anticoagulants
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
Contraindications
active gastrointestinal ulcer; severe heart failure; history of gi bleeding; third trimester of pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
take with food to reduce stomach upset; monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms; use lowest effective dose for shortest duration
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal bleeding, requires immediate medical attention; peptic ulcer, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Effective for inflammatory conditions, this NSAID is indicated to mitigate pain and alleviate stiffness associated with rheumatic disorders.
Mechanism of action
Piroxicam inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, which reduces prostaglandin synthesis. This process alleviates local inflammation, pain, and systemic fever response.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated in third trimester; use with extreme caution earlier. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Feldene is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Feldene.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Piroxicam) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Feldene
Feldene is a brand name for Piroxicam, a medication used for the management of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. This active ingredient is also sold as Brexidol, and it is available in tablet forms in strengths of 10mg and 20mg. This treatment helps address inflammation and stiffness associated with these conditions.
Buying Feldene online
Feldene is currently registered across 14 markets, including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. Accessing generic Piroxicam often provides a more affordable option compared to the original Pfizer brand, making it a common choice for expats and residents throughout the region. This is one of the most ordered medications for chronic inflammatory conditions, available for delivery across these key markets.