ETIOFLEX

Etoricoxib (60mg) + Thiocolchicoside (4mg)

Product introduction

ETIOFLEX Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasms. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.


ETIOFLEX Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration as precribed by the doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Common side effects of this medicine include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and drowsiness. If any of these side effects persit or bother you, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of ETIOFLEX Tablet

  • Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of ETIOFLEX Tablet

In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

ETIOFLEX Tablet is a combination medicine that contains a painkiller as well as a muscle relaxant. It is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of ETIOFLEX Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of ETIOFLEX

  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Stomach inflammation
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • High blood pressure
  • Bronchospasm
  • Abnormal liver enzyme

How to use ETIOFLEX Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. ETIOFLEX Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How ETIOFLEX Tablet works

ETIOFLEX Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with ETIOFLEX Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

ETIOFLEX Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of ETIOFLEX Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

ETIOFLEX Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
If you experience dizziness, vertigo or somnolence while on treatment with ETIOFLEX Tablet, avoid driving.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

ETIOFLEX Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of ETIOFLEX Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of ETIOFLEX Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

ETIOFLEX Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ETIOFLEX Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of ETIOFLEX Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.