Etos MR Tablet (Etoricoxib 60mg / Thiocolchicoside 4mg)

Medical Description

Etos Mr Tablet contains Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside. This medicine is used to relieve pain, swelling & inflammatory conditions affecting the muscle or surrounding joints. This medicine works by blocking the inflammatory effects of the chemicals and also blocks the signal transmission in the brain and spinal cord and relaxes the contracted muscles. Thiocolchicoside acts as a muscle relaxant whereas Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAIDs ). You should not use this medicine if you are having any heart, liver or kidney problems or if you are pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers. Inform your doctor about all other medicines, herbs or supplements you are taking before starting with Etos Mr Tablet.

Uses of Etos Mr Tablet

Etos Mr Tablet is used to treat pain, swelling and inflammation caused due to muscle spasm which occurs in different conditions like low back pain, contraction of the muscles of the neck, muscle weakness conditions due to trauma, brain and spinal cord problems.
It is also used to treat painful and inflammatory conditions related to joint problems like Osteoarthritis (damage to the joint cushioning), rheumatoid arthritis (pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of movement of joints), gout (pain, redness of joints due to deposition of mineral crystals), ankylosing spondylitis (an inflammatory disease affecting the spine and other large joints of the body).

Contraindications of Etos Mr Tablet

If you are allergic to Etoricoxib or Thiocolchicoside or any other ingredients of this medicine
If you have stomach or intestinal ulcers, bleeding from ulcers
If you have any problems with your liver and kidney
If you had or have heart problems like heart failure, heart attack, bypass surgery or stroke
If you have high blood pressure that has not been previously controlled
If you have any inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or colitis
If you have a history of ulcer or bleeding previously
If you have an allergy for painkillers (NSAIDs) like aspirin or Ibuprofen
If you’re pregnant, planning to have a baby or are breastfeeding
If you are below 16 years of age

Side effects of Etos Mr Tablet

Headache, dizziness
Nausea, vomiting
Stomach pain/discomfort, diarrhoea
Constipation, indigestion, gas
Weakness, fatigue, bruising
Flu-like symptoms, sleepiness
Swelling of the legs/feet
Palpitations, increased blood pressure
Shortness of breath, mouth ulcers
Blurred vision, skin rash, itching (uncommon)

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You had or have stomach bleeding or ulcer.
You are suffering from liver or kidney problems You have high blood pressure, your doctor may need to check your blood pressure more often.
You have infections (as this medicine may mask the fever associated with it).
You have diabetes, high cholesterol and smoking habits (as it may increase the chances of a heart problem).
You have problems of fits (as it increases the chances of convulsions)
You are suffering from vomiting or diarrhoea and are dehydrated.
You have swelling due to water retention (excess fluid) in the body
You have a history of heart problems (like a heart-pumping problem or other diseases related to the heart). Your doctor may ask you to come for follow up frequently to check blood pressure and other heart functions.
You are over 65 years of age.
You are pregnant, planning to have a baby or breastfeeding.
This medicine should not be given to children below 16 years of age.

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Mode of Action of Etos Mr Tablet

How Does It Work?
Certain substances, when released in the body, produce pain and inflammatory condition in the body. So, the affected area becomes red, painful and swollen. Etoricoxib belongs to a group of medicine that blocks the effect of the inflammatory chemicals. So, all the symptoms related to it improves gradually.
The signals and chemicals released by the brain and spinal cord are responsible for muscle stiffness and pain of the muscle and joints.
Thiocolchicoside interrupts this signal transmission process in the brain and spinal cord and thus relieves muscle spasm and pain associated with it. Thus, this medicine eventually helps in restoring the movement of muscle and joints.

Directions for Use of Etos Mr Tablet

Take Etos Mr Tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water, with or without food. Do not break or chew the medicine.
You should take this medicine regularly, at the same time and without fail as directed by your doctor.
You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions of Etos Mr Tablet

Interactions with other medicines
Concomitant use of Etos Mr Tablet should be avoided during hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, as it may increase your risk of side effects.
Medicines used to modify immune responses such as Methotrexate, Cyclosporin or Tacrolimus.
Medicines used to treat psychiatric illnesses such as Lithium containing products.
Blood pressure and medicines used for heart disorders such as Enalapril, Losartan and water pills.
Concomitant use of this medicine along with antibiotics like Rifampicin for various infections and painkillers like Aspirin may increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
Blood-thinning medicines or anticoagulants such as Warfarin
Medicines used to treat heart failure and irregular heart rhythm such as Digoxin.
Other medicines such as Salbutamol, Minoxidil, Voriconazole should be used cautiously.

Storage and disposal of Etos Mr Tablet

Store Etos Mr Tablet in the original pack in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children and pets.
Do not use this medicine after it passes the expiry date.
Do not flush the medicine. You need to properly discard it when it is expired or no longer needed.

Dosage of Etos Mr Tablet

Overdose
The overdose of Etos Mr Tablet may increase the side effects (nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, increased blood pressure, palpitation, etc.) of this medicine. If you think you have taken more than the required dose, contact your doctor or visit a nearby hospital immediately.
Missed a Dose
If you forget a dose of Etos Mr Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.