Drug Name: FELDENE
Pronounced: FELL-deen
Chemical names: Piroxicam

FELDENE Drug Use: Feldene is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain associated with arthritis. Feldene can be used for acute crisis or for long term usage. Take Feldene with your doctor’s prescription.

FELDENE Drug Usage Instructions: Feldene dosage is usually 20mg a day as a single dose. Feldene should be taken exactly according to the doctor’s prescription. Feldene should always be taken with food to avoid the stomach side effects.

FELDENE Storage Instructions: Feldene can be stored at room temperature. Feldene should be kept out of direct sunlight.

FELDENE Missed Dose: If you miss a dose of Feldene take it as soon as you remember, unless it's near to the time for your next Feldene dose. If this is the case, skip the missed Feldene dose and resume your regular Feldene drug schedule. Do not double up on the doses of this Feldene drug.

FELDENE Side Effects: The most common side effects of Feldene include: anemia, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, stomach ulcers, dizziness, fluid retention, loss of appetite, itching, gas, ringing in ears, and sleepiness. Make sure to take Feldene drug only after your doctor's prescription and contact him if these or any other side effects due to Feldene are observed.

Special Precautions with FELDENE: If you are allergic to Feldene or any of the other NSAID drugs you should not take Feldene. In long term patients there is a chance of stomach ulcers developing. So if you see bloods in the stool contact your doctor immediately.