Etofine MR Capsule

Composition of Etofine MR Capsule

Etofine MR Capsule contains Etoricoxib + Thiocolchicoside. It belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Centrally acting muscle relaxant class of medicines.

Uses of Etofine MR Capsule

• This medicine is used in the treatment of pain
• inflammation
• arthritis
• fever
• period pain
• muscle spasm
• back pain
• neck pain and muscle stiffness.

Key benefits

• Relieves pain and the swelling that causes it
• Effective in arthritis and injury
• Breaks the spasm–pain cycle
• Helps you move and sleep more comfortably

How Etofine MR Capsule works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside. Etoricoxib blocks the chemicals your body makes at a site of injury or inflammation, which reduces pain, swelling and fever. Thiocolchicoside eases painful muscle spasm by reducing the nerve signals that keep the muscle contracted.

How to take Etofine MR Capsule

Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or just after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. It can cause deep drowsiness, muscle weakness, a fall in blood pressure and slowed breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Etofine MR Capsule

Most side effects of Etofine MR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Swelling of the ankles and feet
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Weakness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Etofine MR Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy. This medicine causes drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Use it for the short course your doctor has prescribed — these are not intended for long-term use. Do not stop a long course abruptly without asking your doctor.

Do not take Etofine MR if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy. Not for people with myasthenia gravis or severe liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time. Alcohol, sleeping tablets, antihistamines and opioid painkillers all add to the drowsiness, sometimes dangerously.

How to store Etofine MR Capsule

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Etofine MR Capsule

Use the lowest dose for the shortest period. If you need a painkiller regularly, see your doctor rather than continuing on your own. Paracetamol is the safer choice for simple fever and headache. Combine it with gentle movement and the physiotherapy your doctor advises; rest alone prolongs back pain. Take it at night if drowsiness troubles you during the day.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PHARMANOVA

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory and Muscle relaxant

Drug class:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Centrally acting muscle relaxant