Pirocutan contains the active substance piroxicam, which is an analgesic and antiinflammator medicine (nonsteroidal antiinflammator).
Indications:
Pirocutan 20 mg is indicated for the symptomatic relief of swelling, tenderness and joint pain in active arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and Morbus Bechterew / Spondylitis ankylosans (rheumatic disease of the backbone).
Piroxicam does not cure arthritis, it only helps you as long as you use it.
Since constant effective levels are reached late, Pirocutan is not indicated for the treatment of diseases which require a rapid onset of action.