Etoricoxib 90 mg Tablet

Etoricoxib should be used with caution in: patients with a history of stomach bleeding or ulcers; patients who are dehydrated (e.g. by a prolonged bout of vomiting or diarrhoea); patients with swelling due to fluid retention; patients with a history of heart failure, heart attack or any other form of heart disease; patients with a history of stroke or mini stroke; patients with a history of high blood pressure; patients with any history of liver or kidney disease; patients who are being treated for an infection; elderly patients (over 65 years of age); patients with diabetes; patients with high cholesterol; patients who smoke.

It should not be used in:

• Patients who are allergic (hypersensitive) to etoricoxib or any of the other ingredients in the product; patients who are allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin and COX-2 inhibitors; patients suffering from a current stomach ulcer or bleeding from the stomach or intestines; patients with serious liver or kidney disease; patients who are or could be pregnant or are breast-feeding; children under 16 years of age; patients with inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or colitis; patients who have been diagnosed with heart problems or if you have had a heart attack or bypass surgery; patients with uncontrolled (by treatment) high blood pressure.

• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Flu-like illness
• Diarrhoea
• Wind
• Nausea
• Indigestion (dyspepsia)
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Heartburn
• Changes in blood tests related to your liver
• Swelling of the legs and/or feet due to fluid retention (oedema)
• Increased blood pressure
• Palpitations (unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart)
• Bruising

If any of these persist or you consider them severe then inform doctor or pharmacist.

Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pains, or ankle swelling appear or if they get worse; yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) - these are signs of liver problems; severe or continual stomach pain or your stools become black.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, trouble breathing.

Before taking etoricoxib, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other COX-2 inhibitors or NSAIDs; or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist in case of: an allergy (hypersensitivity) to etoricoxib or any of the other ingredients in the product; an allergy to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin and COX-2 inhibitors; current stomach ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestines; serious liver or kidney disease; pregnant or trying to conceive or are breastfeeding; under 16 years of age; inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or colitis; heart problems or if you have had a heart attack or bypass surgery; suffered from any kind of stroke; uncontrolled (by treatment) high blood pressure.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially any of the following: history of stomach bleeding or ulcers; dehydrated (e.g. by a prolonged bout of vomiting or diarrhoea); swelling due to fluid retention; history of heart failure, heart attack or any other form of heart disease; history of stroke or mini stroke; history of high blood pressure; history of liver or kidney disease; being treated for an infection; elderly patients (over 65 years of age); diabetes; high cholesterol; patients who smoke.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.

Does alcohol intake affect this drug?

• Limit alcohol intake with this drug as it may enhance side effects, such as dizziness and drowsiness.

The elderly: etoricoxib should be used with caution in the elderly as kidney, liver and heart function declines as you grow older and they therefore may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medication.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding - please ensure you read the detailed information below

PREGNANCY

Etoricoxib is not safe to take if you are, or are planning to become, pregnant.

It is sensible to limit use of medication during pregnancy whenever possible. However, your doctor may decide that the benefits outweigh the risks in individual circumstances and after a careful assessment of your specific health situation.

If you have any doubts or concerns you are advised to discuss the medicine with your doctor or pharmacist.

BREAST FEEDING

Etoricoxib is not safe to take if you are breastfeeding.

It is sensible to limit use of medication during breastfeeding whenever possible. However, your doctor may decide that the benefits outweigh the risks in individual circumstances and after a careful assessment of your specific health situation.