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Tablet. Generic Name:Â Etoricoxib
Etoricoxib is indicated for relief of pain and inflammation in-
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Other chronic musculoskeletal disorders
- Acute gout
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Following dental surgery
Dosage:Â The recommended dose for adult and patient over 16 years:
- Acute pain: 120 mg once daily. Etoricoxib 120 mg should be used only for acute symptomatic period, limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment.
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain: 60 mg once daily.
- Osteoarthritis: 30 mg once daily, increased if necessary to 60 mg once daily.
- Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: 90 mg once daily.
- Acute gout: 120 mg once daily for max. 8 days. Max. 60 mg daily in mild hepatic impairment; max. 60 mg on alternate days or 30 mg once daily in moderate hepatic impairment.
Side effects:Â Dry mouth, taste disturbance, mouth ulcer, flatulence, constipation, appetite and weight changes, chest pain , fatigue, paraesthesia, influenza like syndrome, myalgia etc. may occur.
