Tenoxicam is a long-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID).

What Tenoxicam Is Used For

  • Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Short-term pain from sprains, strains and injuries

Common Side Effects

  • Indigestion or stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness

Precautions

Take it with food. Like other NSAIDs it can cause stomach ulcers and affect the kidneys and heart. Do not take it with other anti-inflammatory painkillers, and avoid it in late pregnancy.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.

Medicines Containing Tenoxicam