Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets for Pain and Inflammation

Overview

Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain and inflammation. They work by inhibiting COX-2 enzymes, which are involved in producing inflammatory substances in the body

Directions

You should always take Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are unsure, check with them.

The usual recommendation is taking the tablet once a day, with or without food. The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water and must not be crushed, chewed, or broken.

Side Effects

The following side effects can occur during treatment with Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets:

• stomach pain
• dry socket
• swelling of the legs and/or feet due to fluid retention
• dizziness, headache
• palpitations
• increased blood pressure
• wheezing or shortness of breath
• weakness and fatigue

If you experience any side effects, including any not mentioned in the patient information leaflet, speak to your doctor.

How it works

Etoricoxib works by selectively inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), an enzyme involved in producing prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation. By specifically targeting COX-2 with minimal effect on COX-1 (which helps protect the stomach lining), etoricoxib reduces pain and inflammation while potentially lowering the risk of gastrointestinal side effects compared to traditional NSAIDs.

The medication is rapidly absorbed and distributed to inflamed tissues, providing effective relief. Etoricoxib has a long half-life, allowing for once-daily dosing while maintaining pain control throughout the day.

Delivery

Any Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets you purchase from e-Surgery will arrive at a delivery address of your choice in discreet and recyclable packaging.

Royal Mail is used for deliveries, with choices of Royal Mail 48 Tracked, Royal Mail 24 Tracked, and Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm. You can learn more about e-Surgery delivery here.

Ingredients

The active substance is etoricoxib. Each film coated tablet contains 30, 60, 90 or 120 mg of etoricoxib.

The other ingredients are:

• Core: Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous (Calipharm A), Microcrystalline Cellulose (Avicel PH 101), Croscarmellose Sodium (Ac-di-sol), Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose (Avicel PH 200 LM)
• Tablet coating: Hypromellose, Titanium Dioxide (E171), Macrogol, Indigo Carmine Aluminium Lake (E132), Iron oxide Yellow (E172), Isopropyl alcohol, Methylene chloride (Dichloromethane)

Warnings

You should not take if you:

• are allergic (hypersensitive) to etoricoxib or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• are allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin and COX-2 inhibitors
• have a current stomach ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestines
• have serious liver disease
• have serious kidney disease
• are or could be pregnant or are breast-feeding (see ‘Pregnancy, breast feeding, and fertility’)
• are under 16 years of age
• have inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, or Colitis
• have high blood pressure that has not been controlled by treatment (check with your doctor or nurse if you are not sure whether your blood pressure is adequately controlled)
• have heart problems including heart failure (moderate or severe types) or angina (chest pain)
• have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral arterial disease (poor circulation in legs or feet due to narrow or blocked arteries)
• have had any kind of stroke (including mini-stroke, transient ischaemic attack or TIA). Etoricoxib may slightly increase your risk of heart attack and stroke and this is why it should not be used in those who have already had heart problems or stroke