Feldene Gel: What You Need To Know
November 22nd, 2008

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Feldene gel is a non-prescription, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for a number of different conditions characterized by inflammation, pain, or stiffness, and is effective for use in treating osteoarthritis in superficial joints like the knees, acute musculoskeletal injuries (caused by overuse of tendons, muscles, and joints), epicondylitis (tennis elbow), periarthritis (tissue inflammation surrounding a joint), tenosynovitis (inflammation of the synovium surrounding a tendon), and tendinitis (or tendonitis; known as any painful disorder affecting the tendon).

Ingredients

Feldene gel contains piroxicam (active ingredient), benzyl alcohol, di-isopropanolamine, carbomer 940, ethanol, propylene glycol, hydroxyethylcellulose, and water.

Contraindications

Feldene gel should not be administered to people who have previous known hypersensitivity to the product or its active ingredient, piroxicam, in any form. Aside from that, it must also not be taken by people who, by taking aspirin or other NAIDs, experience symptoms of nasal polyps, asthma, urticaria (hives) or angioneurotic oedema (angioedema) or are under 12 years of age.

Doctor's Advice

Before taking this product, check with your doctor especially if you are experiencing any of the following conditions are applicable to you:
l anemia
l asthma
l bleeding problems / taking anticoagulant medication
l cigarette smoking
l surgery for coronary artery bypass graft in the last two weeks
l diabetes
l consumption of more than three alcoholic beverages everyday
l circulatory or heart problems / histories
l liver disease
l kidney disease
l duodenal or stomach ulcers
l systemic lupus erythematosus
l ulcerative colitis
l pregnancy / trying to get pregnant
l breast-feeding
l piroxicam allergies

Dosage

Do not use more than what is indicated on label instructions or what your doctor has advised you to use. The product may take about 7 to 12 days before its full effects may be felt. If two weeks has passed and you do not feel a change in your condition, consult your doctor. You might have deeper soft tissue injuries that need more extensive medical attention.

Side effects

Feldene gel is generally well-tolerated but mild to moderate cases of local irritation, pruritus (itch), dermatitis (general inflammations of the skin), and erythema (abnormal reddening of the skin signaling inflammation) can occur on the applied area. In case you encounter any swelling in the areas of the tongue, lips, or face making breathing or swallowing difficult, asthma, wheezing, or sudden and/or severe itching and skin rashes over a large area of the skin, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention as soon as possible because these tell of adverse reactions to the product or its active ingredient.

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