U 256 (Piroxicam 20 mg)
Pill with imprint U 256 is Maroon, Capsule-shape and has been identified as Piroxicam 20 mg. It is supplied by Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc.
Piroxicam is used in the treatment of pain; osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; temporomandibular joint disorder; frozen shoulder and belongs to the drug class Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Piroxicam 20 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
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Piroxicam
- Imprint
- U 256
- Strength
- 20 mg
- Color
- Maroon
- Size
- 18.00 mm
- Shape
- Capsule-shape
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Drug Class
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Pregnancy Category
- C - Risk cannot be ruled out
- CSA Schedule
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier
- Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc.
- National Drug Code (NDC)
- 29300-0256
- Inactive Ingredients
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D&C Red No. 28,
D&C Red No. 33,
FD&C Blue No. 1,
FD&C Red No. 40,
gelatin,
lactose monohydrate,
magnesium stearate,
sodium lauryl sulfate,
corn starch,
titanium dioxide
Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.
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- Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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