Local reactions: irritation of the skin at the site of application (inflammation, redness, peeling, pruritus, contact dermatitis, eczema), photosensitization.
Allergic reactions in patients with hypersensitivity: urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, rhinitis.
Systemic adverse reactions in connection with the low concentration of piroxicam in the systemic circulation are extremely rare and limited to abdominal pain, nausea, dyspepsia, gastritis. Sometimes there may be shortness of breath. However, there are isolated reports of the development of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermalnecrolysis (Lyell's syndrome) when using external forms of piroxicam. If any (including local) adverse reactions develop, the drug should be discontinued.