FDA label
What is piroxicam used for?
The FDA-approved uses of piroxicam, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Piroxicam capsules are indicated: For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis; For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.”
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Piroxicam, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (ANDA074131). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Piroxicam capsules are indicated:
- For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
- For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Source: DailyMed label, set id f1123fe1-b79c-430b-8548-08cd6e518482, version 21, effective August 19, 2026. NDC 0093-0756, one of 25 listings for this product.
Questions
What is piroxicam used for?
The FDA label says: “Piroxicam capsules are indicated: For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis; For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.”
What drug class is piroxicam?
FDA lists piroxicam in the Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.