E-Coxib

Etoricoxib

Composition:

E-Coxib 60: Each film coated tablet contains Etoricoxib INN 60mg.

E-Coxib 90: Each film coated tablet contains Etoricoxib INN 90mg.

E-Coxib 120: Each film coated tablet contains Etoricoxib INN 120mg.

Indications: Etoricoxib helps to reduce the pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles of people 16 years of age and older with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout. Etoricoxib is also used for the short term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery in people 16 years of age and older.

Dosage and Administration: Adult and adolescent over 16 years: Osteoarthritis: The recommended dose is 30mg once a day, increase to a maximum of 60 mg once a day if needed. Rheumatoid arthritis:The recommended dose is 60 mg etoricoxib once a day. The dose can be increased to a maximum of 90mg. Ankylosing spondylitis: The recommended dose is 60 mg etoricoxib once a day. The dose can be increased to a maximum of 90 mg once a day if needed. Acute pain conditions: Etoricoxib should be used only for the acute painful period. Gout: The recommended dose is 120 mg once a day which should only be used for the acute painful period, limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment. Postoperative dental surgery pain: The recommended dose is 90 mg once daily, limited to a maximum of 3 days treatment. Or, as directed by the registered physician.

Use in pregnancy and lactation: Etoricoxib, as with other medicinal products inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, may cause uterine inertia and premature closure of the ductus arteriosus during the last trimester. Etoricoxib is contraindicated in pregnancy. If a woman becomes pregnant during treatment, etoricoxib must be discontinued. The use of etoricoxib, as with any drug substance known to inhibit COX2, is not recommended in women attempting to conceive. It is not known whether etoricoxib is excreted in human milk. Women who use etoricoxib must not breast feed.

Packing:

E-Coxib 60: Each box contains 28’s tablets in a blister pack.

E-Coxib 90: Each box contains 28’s tablets in a blister pack.

E-Coxib 120: Each box contains 30’s tablets in a blister pack.

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