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Etoricoxib Krka contains the active substance etoricoxib. Etoricoxib Krka belongs to a group of medicines called selective cyclooxygenase \u20112 inhibitors ( COX-2 inhibitors). These in turn belong to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ).
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What is <\/strong>Etoricoxib Krka <\/strong>used for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is osteoarthritis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Osteoarthritis is a joint disease. It is caused by a gradual breakdown of cartilage that dampens the contact of the bone ends with each other. This causes swelling ( inflammation ), pain, tenderness, stiffness, and reduced mobility. What is rheumatoid arthritis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term inflammatory disease of the joints. It causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and a decrease in mobility in the affected joints. It can also cause inflammation in other parts of the body. What is gout?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gout is a joint disease that involves sudden, recurrent attacks of very painful inflammation and redness of the joints. It is caused by the storage of mineral crystals in the joint. What is ankylosing spondylitis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease of the spine and major joints. Etoricoxib contained in Etoricoxib Krka may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions. If you think any of these apply to you, do not take the tablets until you have consulted your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Etoricoxib Krka if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor<\/strong> to see if this medicine is suitable for you before taking Etoricoxib Krka<\/strong>. Etoricoxib Krka works just as well in older and younger adult patients. If you are over 65, your doctor may want to monitor your treatment. No dose adjustment is necessary for patients over 65 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents under 16 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Your doctor should be especially aware if you are already being treated with any of the following medicines and may need to check the effect of the medication when starting treatment with Etoricoxib Krkap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The effect can be achieved faster if Etoricoxib Krka is taken without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka should not be used during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, do not take the tablets. Stop taking the tablets and consult your doctor if you become pregnant. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure or need more advice. Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is unknown whether Etoricoxib Krka is excreted in human milk. If you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, talk to your doctor before taking Etoricoxib Krka. If you are taking Etoricoxib Krkaska do not breast-feed. Fertility<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka is not recommended for women trying to conceive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dizziness and drowsiness have been reported in some people who have used Etoricoxib Krka. Do not drive or use machines or tools if you feel dizzy or drowsy. You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Do not take more than the recommended dose for your illness. Your doctor may occasionally want to discuss your treatment. It is important that you use the lowest possible dose for pain relief and you should not use Etoricoxib Krka for longer than necessary. This is because the risk of heart attack and stroke can increase with long-term treatment, especially at high doses. There are different strengths available of this drug and depending on your illness, your doctor will prescribe the strength that is right for you. The recommended dose is:<\/strong> Arthritis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended dose is 30 mg once daily. If necessary, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 60 mg once daily. Rheumatoid arthritis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended dose is 60 mg once daily. If necessary, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 90 mg once daily. Ankylosing spondylitis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended dose is 60 mg once daily. If necessary, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 90 mg once daily. Acute pain conditions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib should only be used during the acute period of pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People with liver problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Use for children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Children and adolescents under 16 years of age should not take Etoricoxib Krka. Older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No dose adjustment is necessary for elderly patients. As with other medicines, caution should be exercised in elderly patients. How to take this medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take Etoricoxib Krka by mouth. Take the tablets once a day. Etoricoxib Krka can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should never take more tablets than your doctor recommends. If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice. Bring the carton Etoricoxib Krka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must take Etoricoxib Krka exactly as your doctor has told you. If you forget to take a dose, return to the usual schedule the next day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking <\/strong>Etoricoxib Krka <\/strong>and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (see <\/strong>What you need to know before taking Etoricoxib Krka section 2) <\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other side effects that may occur during treatment with Etoricoxib Krka: Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month. No special storage instructions. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka film-coated tablets are available in 4 strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka 30 mg film-coated tablets are white or almost white, round (diameter: 6 mm), slightly biconvex, film-coated tablets with beveled edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka 60 mg film-coated tablets are light brown-yellow, round (diameter: 8 mm), biconvex, film-coated tablets with beveled edges, marked \u201c60\u201d on one side of the tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka 90 mg film-coated tablets are pink, round (diameter: 9 mm), biconvex, film-coated tablets with beveled edges, marked \u201c90\u201d on one side of the tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka 120 mg film-coated tablets are reddish-brown, round (diameter: 10 mm), slightly biconvex, film-coated tablets with beveled edges and a score line on one side of the tablet. The notch is not intended for splitting the tablet. Etoricoxib Krka 30 mg <\/em>film-coated tablets<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boxes of 7, 14, 28, 30, 56, 60, 84, 98 or 100 tablets in blisters are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka <\/em>60 mg <\/em>film-coated tablets<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boxes of 7, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 84, 98 or 100 tablets in blisters are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka 90 mg <\/em>film-coated tablets<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boxes of 5, 7, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 84, 98 or 100 tablets in blisters are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etoricoxib Krka 120 mg <\/em>film-coated tablets<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boxes of 5, 7, 14, 20, 28, 30, 56, 60, 84, 98 or 100 tablets in blisters are available. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n KRKA, dd, Novo mesto, \u0160marje\u0161ka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n KRKA, dd, Novo mesto, \u0160marje\u0161ka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n TAD Pharma GmbH, Heinz-Lohmann-Strasse 5, 27472 Cuxhaven, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg, 120 mg film-coated tablets
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Do not use Etoricoxib Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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