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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:49 PM IST
Lorsaid P 8 Tablet is used to reduce pain and inflammation. It contains Lornoxicam and Paracetamol, which help relieve pain from conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and painful menses (periods). It works by inhibiting chemical messengers like prostaglandins (responsible for producing pain and inflammation). It may cause side effects such as nausea, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach pain. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Lorsaid P 8 Tablet

Lorsaid P 8 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as 'non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs' (NSAID). It is composed of lornoxicam and paracetamol primarily used to reduce pain and inflammation. The pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. When you do something that hurts your body, your brain triggers the pain response. Inflammation is a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Lorsaid P 8 Tablet is composed of two medicines: Lornoxicam (pain reducer) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic). Lorsaid P 8 Tablet helps relieve pain from conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and painful menses (periods). Lornoxicam works by inhibiting chemical messengers like prostaglandins (responsible for producing pain and inflammation). Paracetamol has both analgesic and antipyretic (fever reducer) properties which decrease mild pain and possibly fever.

Take Lorsaid P 8 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Lorsaid P 8 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Lorsaid P 8 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Taking more than the daily prescribed dose of Lorsaid P 8 Tablet may cause liver damage or allergic reactions like swelling of the mouth, face, throat, difficulty in breathing, skin rash, or itching. Most of the liver injury cases are associated with the use of paracetamol at doses that exceed 4 gm per day. Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer formation may be observed using Lorsaid P 8 Tablet so that the doctor may prescribe you the lowest dose available.

Uses of Lorsaid P 8 Tablet

Treatment of Pain relief.

Medicinal Benefits

Lorsaid P 8 Tablet helps to reduce any pain and inflammations caused due to various complications or conditions. It significantly works on providing relief from pain for extended hours. Lorsaid P 8 Tablet helps relieve pain from conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and painful menses (periods). It contains paracetamol which is less irritant to the stomach than other pain killers. Hence, it is well tolerated by patients who have allergies to aspirin or risk of gastro bleeding or ulcer formation. Besides this, it does not affect bleeding time and reduces fever due to pain or swelling.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lorsaid P 8 Tablet

  • Mild and passing headache and dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Upset stomach
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Taking more than the daily prescribed dose of Lorsaid P 8 Tablet may cause liver damage or allergic reactions like swelling of the mouth, face, throat, difficulty in breathing, skin rash, or itching. People with severe kidney disease and stomach ulcers may not use this Lorsaid P 8 Tablet . Most of the liver injury cases are associated with the use of paracetamol at doses that exceed 4 gm per day. Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer formation may be observed using Lorsaid P 8 Tablet so that the doctor may prescribe you the lowest dose available. Before taking Lorsaid P 8 Tablet , inform your doctor if you have asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, and bleeding tendency. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Lorsaid P 8 Tablet interacts with other pain killers (oxyphenbutazone, metamizole, imatinib mesylate), anticancer medicines (methotrexate, pilocarpine), medicines used in tuberculosis- TB (Isoniazid), blood thinner (warfarin), and medicines for heart disease (digoxin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the use of alcohol while taking Lorsaid P 8 Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Patients affected with liver disease, asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, and bleeding tendency.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IMATINIB
  • METHOTREXATE
  • PILOCARPINE
  • ISONIAZID
  • WARFARIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • OXYPHENBUTAZONE
  • METIMAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, Vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
  • Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill, bike riding, and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • Try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that minimum level of chemical called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when have pain and inflammation condition. Try to sit little as possible, and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.

Special Advise

  • The components of Lorsaid P 8 Tablet tend to cause stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume Lorsaid P 8 Tablet with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Lorsaid P 8 Tablet is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor.
  • Paracetamol is a component of Lorsaid P 8 Tablet that can cause liver injury when taken in large doses (usually more than 4 g/day). Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates liver toxicity.
  • Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as Lorsaid P 8 Tablet may harm renal functions.
  • Use with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not self-administer Lorsaid P 8 Tablet if you are pregnant or are nursing.
  • Although Lorsaid P 8 Tablet provides symptomatic relief in conditions like arthritis and may reduce the inflammation caused by these conditions, to achieve the best results, it is strongly recommended to remain physically active as much as your condition allows. Adopting a healthy lifestyle coupled with a healthy diet containing high proteins is the mainstay of managing arthritic conditions.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. When you do something that hurts your body, your brain triggers the pain response.

Inflammation is a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Arthritis and spondylitis are common lifelong conditions that damage the joints and spines, making them stiff and painful.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Lorsaid P 8 Tablet as it contains paracetamol which can together damage your liver severely.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please seek a doctor's advice before starting this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please seek a doctor's advice before starting this medicine if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

Lorsaid P 8 Tablet usually causes dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances which may affect their ability to drive or operate machinery. Make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Lorsaid P 8 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Lorsaid P 8 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Lorsaid P 8 Tablet in children have not been established. Lorsaid P 8 Tablet is not recommended in children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

401, LSC, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi DL 110034 In
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FAQs

Lorsaid P 8 Tablet is used to reduce pain and inflammation.
Lorsaid P 8 Tablet contains Lornoxicam (pain reducer) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic). It works by inhibiting chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation) and decreases pain.
Yes, Lorsaid P 8 Tablet may cause nausea or vomiting in some people. To avoid the same, you should take Lorsaid P 8 Tablet with milk or food. In case you are still experiencing excessive nausea while consuming Lorsaid P 8 Tablet , speak with your doctor immediately.
No, Lorsaid P 8 Tablet should ideally not be taken for stomach pain without consulting a physician. This medication can increase stomach acid secretion, which may worsen gastritis or an unknown underlying stomach ulcer.
Do not suddenly stop taking Lorsaid P 8 Tablet . If you want to stop taking Lorsaid P 8 Tablet , consult your doctor, and he might gradually reduce the dose to avoid an unwanted increase in pain or inflammation.
No, Lorsaid P 8 Tablet is not an antibiotic. It is a pain-relieving medicine.
Lorsaid P 8 Tablet causes side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, stomach upset, dizziness, diarrhoea, and mild headache. These do not require any medical treatment as they will gradually reduce over time. However, please consult a doctor if these persist longer.

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