Uses of Etoricoxib
Etoricoxib is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, muscle pain, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.
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Side effects of Etoricoxib
Common
Abdominal pain, Palpitations, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Heartburn, Gastritis, Dizziness, Constipation, Edema, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Increased blood pressure, Flatulence.
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How to use Etoricoxib
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brutaflam Plus 60 mg/325 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Take it with food, if it causes stomach upset
How Brutaflam Plus 60 mg/325 mg Tablet works
Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
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Uses of Paracetamol
Paracetamol is used for pain relief and fever.
It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, joint pain, muscle pain or dental pain.
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Side effects of Paracetamol
Common
Allergic reaction.
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How to use Paracetamol
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brutaflam Plus 60 mg/325 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Take it with food, if it causes stomach upset
How Brutaflam Plus 60 mg/325 mg Tablet works
Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the production of the chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that transmit pain signals and induce fever.
In Depth Information on Brutaflam Plus 60 mg/325 mg Tablet
Expert advice for Etoricoxib
It can be taken with or without food.
Etoricoxib may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time.
Etoricoxib can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Expert advice for Paracetamol
Good for pain relief and fever but not effective in joint pain due to poor anti-inflammatory action.
Starts working within one hour. Wait for at least 4 hours before taking the next dose.
Present in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines. Avoid taking more than one paracetamol product at a time to prevent overdose. Doses >4 g/day (2 g in alcoholics) may cause liver, kidney or heart problems.
Discontinue Paracetamol and inform your doctor immediately if rash occurs.
For children, measure the doses of liquid Paracetamol using the measuring cup instead of a teaspoon to avoid under or over-dosage.
Avoid excess alcohol intake (>3 glasses/day) when taking Paracetamol as it may cause liver damage.
