Pyrodex Gel is a pain relieving medicine. It is applied topically to treat moderate to severe pain. It helps relieve pain and swelling or various joints and muscles. Pyrodex Gel is only meant for external use and should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be massaged into the affected areas with clean and dry hands. Avoid getting in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. In case of accidental contact, you should rinse it thoroughly with plenty of water. It is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause burning sensation and skin irritation at the site of application. They are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine.

• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness

If you miss a dose of Pyrodex Gel, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Enolic acid Derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::PAIN ANALGESICS|Action Class::NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids)

• Q. Q. Can Pyrodex Gel be used in the treatment of chikungunya??
  Ans: Usually, the platelet count does not dip in cases of chikungunya and painkillers like piroxicam can lead to the risk of increased bleeding tendency. So refrain from taking Pyrodex Gel or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Pyrodex Gel.
• Q. Q. Can Pyrodex Gel be used along with dexamethasone??
  Ans: No. Pyrodex Gel should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.
• Q. Q. Is Pyrodex Gel a NSAID??
  Ans: Yes. Pyrodex Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
• Q. Q. Is Pyrodex Gel a sulfa drug??
  Ans: Pyrodex Gel is a sulphur containing compound. Pyrodex Gel can cause serious adverse events in sensitive individuals. It can cause severe skin reactions like Steven Johnson Syndrome. Do inform your doctor if you have any kind of allergies.
• Q. Q. Is Pyrodex Gel a blood thinner??
  Ans: No. Pyrodex Gel is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.
• Q. Q. Can Pyrodex Gel be used in the treatment of allergy??
  Ans: No. Pyrodex Gel is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.
• Q. Q. Can you donate blood when on the medication with Pyrodex Gel??
  Ans: Yes. You can donate blood when on Pyrodex Gel. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.
• Q. Q. Can I use Pyrodex Gel if I have a deranged renal function??
  Ans: No. Pyrodex Gel should not be taken if you have a abnormal renal function because long-term administration of NSAIDs has resulted in renal papillary necrosis and another renal injury.
• Q. Q. Can I use Pyrodex Gel if I am pregnant??
  Ans: No. Pyrodex Gel should not be taken in pregnancy. It causes premature closure of the ductus arteriosus which can lead to fetal heart failure and death of the baby.
• Q. Q. Can I use Pyrodex Gel if I have peptic ulcer disease??
  Ans: No. Pyrodex Gel is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Pyrodex Gel is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
• Q. Q. Can Pyrodex Gel be used with warfarin??
  Ans: No. Pyrodex Gel should be avoided with warfarin as they both lead to increase in bleeding tendencies. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medications. If given together then the therapy should be monitored closely.
• Q. Q. Who should not take Pyrodex Gel??
  Ans: Pyrodex Gel should not be taken by patients who had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine. It should not be given for treating pain right before or after heart bypass surgery as well.

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