What is Limbrel: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Limbrel overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Limbrel

Generic Names:

  • Limbrel

Uses:

  • Used as diet supplement in people with osteoarthritis. This is a medical food product.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Nutriceutical

Forms:

  • Capsule

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Limbrel used for?

What form(s) does Limbrel come in

  • Capsule

What are common Limbrel doses?

  • Capsule 250MG

  • Capsule 500MG

Common Limbrel prescriptions

  • Limbrel
    250mg capsule

  • Limbrel
    500mg capsule

How to take Limbrel

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach. Take this medicine at least 1 hour after or 1 hour before you eat food.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach. Take this medicine at least 1 hour after or 1 hour before you eat food.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Limbrel

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Limbrel contraindications

  • You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to flavocoxid.

Limbrel warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have a stomach ulcer.

  • Bloody or black tarry stools.

  • Severe pain in your stomach.

  • Swelling or pain in your knee.

Limbrel interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using pain or arthritis medicine such as aspirin, diclofenac, etodolac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, Advil®, Aleve®, Daypro®, Dolobid®, or Feldene®.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have a stomach ulcer.

Limbrel side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Severe pain in your stomach.

  • Swelling or pain in your knee.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Bloody vomit.

  • Bloody or black tarry stools.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Mild skin rash, scaling or itching of your skin.

  • Dilated visible veins on your legs.

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