Tenoxicam milk formulation in the treatment of rheumatic conditions.

Tenoxicam milk formulation is a new galenical form of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is especially suitable for patients having compliance problems or difficulty in swallowing tablets. This formulation has proved to be a useful alternative oral treatment in various rheumatic conditions. Combining rapid onset of action and maintenance of active plasma levels, tenoxicam achieved good clinical efficacy and tolerability in the vast majority of the patients studied.