Uses of Etoricoxib+Thiocolchicoside

Etoricoxib + Thiocolchicoside is used to reduce pain, swelling in the joints and muscles in patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout and muscle spasm.

Therapeutic Category

Etoricoxib: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)

Thiocolchicoside: Muscle relaxants

How Etoricoxib+Thiocolchicoside works

Etoricoxib + Thiocolchicoside combination help to reduce pain and swelling in the joints and muscles, whereas Etoricoxib works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation and Thiocolchicoside works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and improves pain and movement of muscles.

Common side effects of Etoricoxib+Thiocolchicoside

• stomach pain
• dry socket
• edema
• dizziness
• headache
• palpitations
• constipation
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• gastritis
• nausea
• vomiting

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• in case of accidental overdosage
• if you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, ankle swelling, yellowing of the skin and eyes, severe or continual stomach pain or stools become black
• if you experience allergic reaction (symptoms include ulcers or blistering, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in breathing)

Health Tips for Etoricoxib+Thiocolchicoside

• Etoricoxib + Thiocolchicoside is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Do not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness or sleepiness
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine because it can aggravate your existing condition
• Etoricoxib + Thiocolchicoside is not recommended for use if you have inflammatory bowel disease, severe congestive heart failure, peptic ulcer or cerebrovascular disease
• Take Etoricoxib + Thiocolchicoside exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow the specified dosage and regimen. Do not change the dosage or discontinue the medicine without first consulting your doctor