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Ribox, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Joint Pain, Muscle Pain. Other than this, Ribox has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ribox. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Ribox also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ribox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Ribox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ribox has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ribox related warnings talks about Ribox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ribox can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ribox in conditions like Heart Disease, Stroke, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ribox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ribox with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ribox is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Ribox is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Ribox safe for pregnant women?
Ribox may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ribox, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ribox safe during breastfeeding?
Ribox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ribox on the Kidneys?
Ribox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ribox on the Liver?
Ribox has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ribox on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Ribox. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Ribox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ribox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ribox habit forming or addictive?
Ribox is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ribox as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ribox only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ribox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ribox
It is safe to take Ribox with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ribox
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ribox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vioxx® (rofecoxib)