Nucoxia 120 mg Tablet

Etoricoxib 120mg belongs to a class of medication called non-st***al anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which relieve pain and swelling due to diseases affecting the muscles, joints and tendons, like strains, gout, ankylosing spondylitis or arthritis as well as mild to moderate pain during dental operations. It is not a st***.

Etoricoxib is not approved by the FDA and is not marketed in Canada. It is not banned in India and is available here.

Arcoxia is the brand name for nucoxia 120. It cannot be taken for migraine/headache/toothache. It is recommended for post-operative dental surgery pain. It should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor. Arcoxia should be taken only as long as the doctor prescribes it.

Etoricoxib 120mg should not be taken with other pain-relieving medicines belonging to non-st***al anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class like ibuprofen/ / naproxen / Panadol (paracetamol)/ /Celebrex (celecoxib)/ aspirin, as it increases the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding. Etoricoxib 120mg should not be taken with blood-thinning medication like warfarin, as it increases the risk of bleeding from areas such as ulcers in the stomach or gut. Etoricoxib may be often prescribed with strong pain-killers like tramadol for severe pain. There is no data showing serious interactions between colchicine, antibiotics (e.g. rifampicin, streptomycin) and etoricoxib. Any drug combination with etoricoxib should be taken only as per instructions from the doctor.

Etoricoxib is safe when taken for an indication and at the dosage prescribed by the doctor.

There are no studies in pregnant or breast feeding women showing safety of this drug. Animal studies show that it may cause reproductive toxicity, and also excretion in breast milk. Follow the doctor’s instructions clearly for use of etoricoxib in pregnancy or during breast-feeding.