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Eldoflam 60 MG Tablet

Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Composition
Etoricoxib
Prescription
Required

Description

Eldoflam 60 MG Tablet is a medicine belonging to the Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug group. It is used for relieving moderate pain and swelling of joints associated with different forms of gout and arthritis.

Uses of Eldoflam 60 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Osteoarthritis

    This medicine is used for relieving pain and swelling of joints associated with Osteoarthritis.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

    This medicine is used for relieving swelling, stiffness, and pain of joints caused due to Rheumatoid arthritis.

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis

    This medicine is used for the symptomatic treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis. This disease causes swelling of the spine and large joints.

  • Acute Gout

    This medicine is used to relieve pain and swelling of joints associated with gout.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Eldoflam 60 MG Tablet

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headacherare
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severerare
  • Difficult and painful breathingsevere
  • Yellowing of skin and eyessevere
  • Blurred visionrare
  • Heart rhythm disorderssevererare
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndromesevererare
  • Infections
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Eldoflam 60 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration. The onset is faster if the medicine is taken without food.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 20-24 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

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

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in 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 taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Usage 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 taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Eldoflam 60 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Eldoflam 60 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Ebov 60 MG Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Etorica 60 MG Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd.
Etoxib 60 MG Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
Evah 60 MG Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Torcoxia Bcd 60 MG Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Eldoflam 60 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

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

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

    Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include skin rashes, confusion, chest pain, blurred vision etc.

Interactions

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

  • Fluid Retention and edema

    severe
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from fluid retention and edema since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of electrolytes levels and vital signs is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Heart Disease

    severe
    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from any heart-related conditions since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, etc to the doctor before receiving this medication. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Liver Disease

    severe
    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

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.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. It can be taken with or without food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medication. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

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 taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • 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 taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

  • Pediatric use

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 16 years of age.

  • Gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.

  • Heart diseases

    - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of heart diseases since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of heart diseases to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • Diarrhea and dehydration

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diarrhea or dehydration since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • High blood pressure

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from high blood pressure and receiving high blood pressure medicines due to the increased risk of altered blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Infections

    - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from an infection since it may mask the symptoms of an infection such as a fever. More frequent clinical monitoring is recommended for such patients.

  • Oral Contraceptive

    - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients taking oral contraceptive medicines due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • 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
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Schedule
Schedule H

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