Ezact-60

Composition of Ezact-60

Ezact-60 contains Etoricoxib (60mg).

Uses of Ezact-60

• Ezact 60 Tablet is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis
• and osteoarthritis.

How Ezact-60 works

Ezact 60 Tablet 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).

How to take Ezact-60

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. Ezact 60 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 the missed dose of Ezact-60 as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Ezact-60 than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Ezact-60

Most side effects of Ezact-60 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Flu-like symptoms Stomach pain Diarrhea Peripheral edema Flatulence

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 Ezact-60

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Ezact-60. Some combinations can change how Ezact-60 works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Ezact-60

Store Ezact-60 below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Ezact-60

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Ezact 60 Tablet helps relieve pain and inflammation.</div></li> <li>It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.</li> <li><div>It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.</div></li> <li>Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.</li> <li>Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.</li> <li>Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.</li> <li>During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.</li> <li>Do not take Ezact 60 Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA