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Nucoxia 1% Ointment

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsEtoricoxib
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Nucoxia 1% Ointment may be used to relieve symptoms such as knee pain, muscle pain or tenderness, neck pain or tenderness, back pain or tenderness, shoulder pain, etc. associated with conditions such as arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Nucoxia 1% Ointment

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nucoxia 1% Ointment

Skin rashes

Skin discoloration

Dry skin

Redness of the skin

Uses of Nucoxia 1% Ointment

What is it prescribed for?

Mild to Moderate pain

This medicine may be used to relieve symptoms such as knee pain and stiffness, muscle pain and tenderness, neck pain and tenderness, back pain and tenderness, shoulder pain, etc. associated with conditions such as arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to etoricoxib or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.

General warnings

Skin allergies

This medicine may cause fatal skin allergies without any warnings in some patients. Signs and symptoms such as rashes, hives, fever, or other allergic symptoms should be reported to the doctor without any delay. Appropriate corrective measures or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Topical use

This medicine is only recommended for external use. Avoid contact with the mouth, eyes, mucous membranes, wounds, cuts, or grazes.

Missed Dose

This medicine is generally used on an as-needed basis. However, if you are on a scheduled dosing regimen of this medicine, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is meant for external use only. If the medicine is swallowed, seek immediate medical help. Follow all dosing instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not use this medicine for durations shorter or longer than recommended by your doctor. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Report any severe undesired side effects or a lack of improvement to the doctor immediately.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by reducing the formation of certain substances in the body that cause pain and swelling.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical anti-inflammatory agent

Schedule

Schedule H

Etoricoxib | C18H15ClN2O2S - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 21 March 2017]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/123619

Etoricoxib - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 25 October 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01628

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Information on this page was last updated on 13 Feb 2020

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