This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist.

Common Uses

Praecineural is used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Praecineural does not relieve the redness, stiffness, or swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis. However, it may relieve the pain caused by mild forms of arthritis.

How to Take

Praecineural comes as a tablet to take it orally. It usually is taken every 4-6 hours as needed. Follow the directions of your doctor. Do not take a larger dose take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.

Warning and Precautions

Praecineural may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Praecineural with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Do not take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.

Praecineural may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure that your doctor and lab personnel know that you are taking Praecineural.

Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Praecineural before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Symptoms of Praecineural overdose may include: blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting. Visit your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Storage

Store Praecineural at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Praecineural out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects: dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; weakness. Seek medical attention right away if any of these side effects occur.

More Information

The information given above is a summary. Your pharmacist can provide more information about Praecineural. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.