{"id":8494,"date":"2021-03-13T08:59:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T08:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8494"},"modified":"2023-01-30T05:21:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T05:21:25","slug":"etoricoxib-orion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/etoricoxib-orion\/","title":{"rendered":"Etoricoxib Orion &#8211; Etoricoxib Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Etoricoxib Orion 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg, 120 mg&nbsp;Etoricoxib Film Coated Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Etoricoxib Orion Is And What Etoricoxib Orion Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Etoricoxib Orion contains the active substance etoricoxib.\u00a0Etoricoxib Orion belongs to a group of medicines called selective\u00a0cyclooxygenase\u00a0\u20112 (COX \u2011 2). Inhibitors.\u00a0These belong to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Etoricoxib Orion is used to reducing pain and swelling (\u00a0inflammation\u00a0) in joints and muscles in people 16 years and older with\u00a0osteoarthritis,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/rheumatoid-arthritis-ra\/\">rheumatoid arthritis<\/a>,\u00a0ankylosing spondylitis,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/gout\/\">gout<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Etoricoxib Orion is also used for short-term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery in people 16 years and older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is\u00a0Osteoarthritis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Osteoarthritis\u00a0is a joint disease.\u00a0It is caused by a gradual breakdown of\u00a0cartilage\u00a0that dampens the contact between the bone ends.\u00a0This causes swelling (\u00a0inflammation\u00a0), pain, tenderness, stiffness, and reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is\u00a0Rheumatoid Arthritis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis\u00a0is a long-term\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0disease of the joints.\u00a0It causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and decreased mobility in the affected joints.\u00a0It can also cause\u00a0inflammation\u00a0in other parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is\u00a0Gout?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gout\u00a0is a joint disease that involves sudden, recurrent attacks of very painful\u00a0inflammation\u00a0and\u00a0redness\u00a0of the joints.\u00a0The storage of mineral crystals in the joint causes it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is\u00a0Ankylosing Spondylitis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ankylosing spondylitis\u00a0is an\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0disease of the spine and major joints. Etoricoxib contained in Etoricoxib Orion may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Use Etoricoxib Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Etoricoxib Orion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to etoricoxib or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have an active\u00a0stomach ulcer\u00a0or bleeding in your stomach or intestines<\/li><li>If you are allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0), including\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0and COX 2 inhibitors (see Possible\u00a0side effects, section 4)<\/li><li>If you are or think you may be pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding (see Pregnancy, breast-feeding and\u00a0fertility\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you have severe liver disease<\/li><li>If you have severe kidney disease<\/li><li>If you are under 16 years of age<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0bowel diseases such as\u00a0Crohn&#8217;s disease,\u00a0ulcerative colitis, or\u00a0colitis<\/li><li>If your doctor has diagnosed you with heart problems, including\u00a0heart failure(moderate or severe), angina (chest pain)<\/li><li>If you have high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0that has not been controlled with treatment (if you are not sure if your\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0is under control, ask your doctor or nurse)<\/li><li>If you have had a heart attack, undergone \u2011 passport\u00a0surgery,\u00a0or peripheral arterial\u00a0disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet caused by blockage or narrowing of blood vessels)<\/li><li>If you have had any stroke\u00a0(including mini-stroke,\u00a0transient\u00a0ischemic attack, or so-called\u00a0TIA\u00a0).\u00a0Etoricoxib may slightly increase the risk of heart attack and\u00a0stroke, which is why it should not be used by people who have previously had heart problems or\u00a0strokes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Etoricoxib Orion if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have or have had to bleed in the stomach or\u00a0stomach ulcers<\/li><li>You are dehydrated, for example, after a long period of vomiting and diarrhea<\/li><li>You have swelling due to fluid retention<\/li><li>You have previously had\u00a0heart failure\u00a0or any other heart disease<\/li><li>You have had high\u00a0blood pressure in the\u00a0past.\u00a0Etoricoxib Orion may increase\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in some people, especially at high\u00a0doses.\u00a0Your doctor may want to check your\u00a0blood pressure from time\u00a0to time.<\/li><li>You have previously had liver or kidney disease.<\/li><li>You are being treated for an\u00a0infection.\u00a0Etoricoxib Orion may mask <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">fever<\/a>, which is a sign of\u00a0infection.<\/li><li>You have\u00a0diabetes, high cholesterol, or smoking, which can increase your risk of heart disease.<\/li><li>You are trying to get pregnant<\/li><li>You are over 65 years old.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor to see if this medicine suits you before taking Etoricoxib Orion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Etoricoxib Orion works equally well in older and younger adult patients.&nbsp;If you are over 65, your doctor may want to monitor your treatment.&nbsp;No dose adjustment is necessary for patients over 65 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents under 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Etoricoxib Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially if you are already taking any of the following medicines, your doctor may need to check the effect of the medication when starting treatment with Etoricoxib Orion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blood thinners (\u00a0anticoagulants\u00a0), such as\u00a0<ul><li>Warfarin<\/li><li>Rifampicin (\u00a0antibiotic\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Methotrexate (a drug for disorders of the immune system and often used in\u00a0rheumatoid arthritis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Ciclosporin or tacrolimus (so-called immunosuppressive drugs)<\/li><li>Lithium (medicine for certain types of depression)<\/li><li>Drugs for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and\u00a0heart failure, so-called ACE inhibitors, such as\u00a0enalapril\u00a0and ramipril, and\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0\u2011II receptor\u00a0inhibitors, such\u00a0as\u00a0losartan and valsartan<\/li><li>Diuretics\u00a0(\u00a0diuretics\u00a0)<\/li><li>Digoxin\u00a0(medicine for\u00a0heart failure\u00a0and irregular heartbeat)<\/li><li>Minoxidil (medicine for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0)<\/li><li>Salbutamol\u00a0tablets or\u00a0oral\u00a0solution (an\u00a0asthma\u00a0medicine\u00a0)<\/li><li>On\u00a0pills\u00a0(the combination may increase the risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0)<\/li><li>Hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms (the combination may increase the risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0)<\/li><li>Acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0\u00a0The risk of stomach bleeding is greater if you use Etoricoxib Orion at the same time as\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid<ul><li>Acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0for the prevention of heart attack or stroke:\u00a0<br>Etoricoxib Orion can be taken at the same time as\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0in low\u00a0doses. If you use\u00a0low-dose\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0to prevent heart attack or\u00a0stroke, do not stop without talking to your doctor first.<\/li><li>Aspirin\u00a0and other nonsteroidal anti-infammatoriska drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0): You should not use\u00a0high\u00a0doses\u00a0of\u00a0aspirin\u00a0or other anti-inflammatory drugs while taking etoricoxib Orion.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Etoricoxib Orion With Food And Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect can be achieved faster if Etoricoxib Orion is taken without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Etoricoxib Orion should not be used during pregnancy.\u00a0Do not take the tablets if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby.\u00a0Stop taking the tablets and consult your doctor if you become pregnant.\u00a0Talk to your doctor if you are unsure or need more advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Breast-feeding<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether Etoricoxib Orion passes into breast milk.\u00a0If you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, talk to your doctor before taking Etoricoxib Orion.\u00a0If you are taking Etoricoxib Orion, you should not breastfeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fertility<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Etoricoxib Orion is not recommended for women trying to conceive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dizziness and drowsiness have been reported in some people who have used Etoricoxib Orion.\u00a0Do not drive or use machines or tools if you feel dizzy or drowsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Etoricoxib Orion Contains Excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Etoricoxib Orion <\/strong><strong>contains\u00a0lactose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Etoricoxib Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>Do not take more than the\u00a0recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for your illness.\u00a0Your doctor may occasionally want to discuss your treatment.\u00a0You must use the lowest possible\u00a0dose\u00a0for pain relief and not use Etoricoxib Orion for longer than necessary, as the risk of heart attack and\u00a0stroke\u00a0may increase with long-term treatment, especially at high\u00a0doses.<\/li><li>This drug has different strengths; depending on your illness, your doctor will prescribe the strength that is right for you.<\/li><li><em>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is:<\/em><ul><li><em><strong>Arthritis<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 30 mg once daily.\u00a0If necessary, the\u00a0dose\u00a0can be increased to 60 mg once daily.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Rheumatoid arthritis<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 60 mg once daily.\u00a0The\u00a0dose\u00a0can be increased to a maximum of etoricoxib orion 90 mg once daily.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Ankylosing spondylitis<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is etoricoxib orion 60 mg once daily.\u00a0If necessary, the\u00a0dose\u00a0can be increased to a maximum of 90 mg once daily.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Acute pain conditions<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>Etoricoxib should only be used during the acute period of pain.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Gout<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is etoricoxib orion 120 mg once daily, which should only be used during acute pain, limited to a maximum of 8 days of treatment.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Pain after dental surgery<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 90 mg once daily, limited to 3 days of treatment.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>People with liver problems<\/strong><ul><li>You should not take more than 60 mg daily if you have mild liver disease.<\/li><li>You should not take more than 30 mg daily if you have moderate liver disease.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Older<\/strong><ul><li>No dose adjustment is necessary for elderly patients.\u00a0As with other medicines, caution should be exercised in elderly patients.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take This Medicine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Etoricoxib Orion tablets by mouth.&nbsp;Take the tablets once a day.&nbsp;Etoricoxib Orion can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use For Children And Adolescents.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and adolescents under 16 years of age should not take Etoricoxib Orion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Etoricoxib Orion, Then You Should\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be best if you never took more tablets than your doctor recommends.\u00a0If 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 immediately for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Use Etoricoxib Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be best to take your\u00a0dose\u00a0according to\u00a0your\u00a0doctor&#8217;s prescription.\u00a0If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, return to the next day&#8217;s usual schedule.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Etoricoxib Orion Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Etoricoxib Orion and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (see section 2, \u201c\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What you need to know before you take Etoricoxib Orion\u201d)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shortness of breath, chest pain, or swelling of the feet, or if these worsen<\/li><li>Yellowish skin or yellowish whites of the eyes (jaundice) &#8211; these are signs of liver problems<\/li><li>Severe or persistent abdominal pain, or if you get black stools<\/li><li>Allergic reactions\u00a0include skin reactions such as sores or blisters or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, which may cause difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following\u00a0side effects\u00a0may occur during treatment with Etoricoxib Orion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common: (may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stomach ache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dry gingivitis (\u00a0inflammation\u00a0and pain after tooth extraction)<\/li><li>Swelling of legs and feet due to fluid retention (\u00a0edema\u00a0)<\/li><li>Dizziness, headache<\/li><li>Palpitations (fast or irregular heartbeat), irregular heartbeat (\u00a0arrhythmia\u00a0)<\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Wheezing or shortness of breath (\u00a0bronchospasm\u00a0)<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Flatulence (high intestinal gas)<\/li><li>Gastritis\u00a0(inflammation of the stomach)<\/li><li>Heartburn<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Indigestion <ul><li>Dyspepsia\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Upset stomach<\/li><li>Nausea, vomiting<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the esophagus<\/li><li>Sores in the mouth<\/li><li>Altered liver blood levels<\/li><li>Bruises<\/li><li>Weakness and fatigue,\u00a0flu-like symptoms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gastroenteritis\u00a0(\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the gastrointestinal tract involving both the stomach and small intestine\/stomach flu), upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection<\/li><li>Change in laboratory values \u200b\u200b(decreased number of\u00a0red blood cells, decreased number of\u00a0white blood cells, decreased number of\u00a0platelets\u00a0)<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity (an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0including hives that may be so serious that immediate medical attention is required)<\/li><li>Increased or decreased appetite<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Impaired mental acuity, seeing, feeling, or hearing things that do not exist (hallucinations)<\/li><li>Taste changes<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>Numbness or tingling<\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><li>Irritation and\u00a0redness\u00a0of the eyes<\/li><li>Ringing in the ears<\/li><li>Dizziness (feeling of rotation when still)<\/li><li>Abnormal heart rhythm (\u00a0atrial fibrillation\u00a0)<\/li><li>Rapid heartbeat<\/li><li>Heart failure<\/li><li>The feeling of tightness, pressure, or heaviness over the chest (\u00a0angina pectoris\u00a0)<\/li><li>Heart attack<\/li><li>Hemorrhage,\u00a0stroke, mini-stroke\u00a0(\u00a0transient\u00a0ischemic attack), severe increase in\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the blood vessels<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">Cough<\/a>, shortness of breath, nosebleeds<\/li><li>Gases in the stomach or intestines, altered bowel habits,\u00a0dry mouth,\u00a0stomach ulcers,\u00a0gastric\u00a0inflammation that can become severe and can lead to bleeding, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/ibs-sensitive-bowel\/\">irritable bowel syndrome<\/a>,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas<\/li><li>Swelling of the face, rash or itchy skin, reddening of the skin<\/li><li>Muscle cramps\/twitching, muscle pain\/stiffness<\/li><li>Elevated potassium levels in the blood, altered blood or urine levels in the kidneys, severe renal impairment<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare: (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Angioedema\u00a0(severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0with swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat, which may cause breathing or swallowing difficulties that may be so serious that immediate medical attention is required) \/ anaphylactic\/anaphylactoid reactions including\u00a0shock\u00a0(a severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0requiring immediate medical attention )<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Restlessness<\/li><li>Liver problem (\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Decreased sodium content in the blood<\/li><li>Liver failure, yellowish skin, or yellowish whites of the eyes (jaundice)<\/li><li>Severe skin reactions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get\u00a0any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0This also applies to any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report\u00a0side effects directly (see details below).\u00a0By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Etoricoxib Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton, can, and blister after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>This medicine has no special storage instructions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is etoricoxib.\u00a0Each film-coated tablet contains 30, 60, 90, or 120 mg of etoricoxib.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<ul><li><em>Core<\/em>: calcium hydrogen phosphate (anhydrous), microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium (E468), hydroxypropyl cellulose E463, magnesium stearate.<\/li><li>Film coating: hypromellose E464,\u00a0lactose monohydrate,\u00a0titanium dioxide E171, triacetin.\u00a0The 30, 60, and 120 mg tablets also contain yellow iron oxide E172 and indigo carmine E132.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Etoricoxib Orion tablets are available in 4 strengths.<\/li><li>30 mg: blue-green, round, biconvex, diameter 6 mm, marked &#8220;443&#8221; on one side and &#8220;L&#8221; on the other.<\/li><li>60 mg: green, round, biconvex, diameter 8 mm, marked &#8220;444&#8221; on one side and &#8220;L&#8221; on the other.<\/li><li>90 mg: white to off-white, round, biconvex, diameter 9 mm, marked &#8220;445&#8221; on one side and &#8220;L&#8221; on the other.<\/li><li>120 mg: light green, round, biconvex, diameter 10 mm, marked &#8220;446&#8221; on one side and &#8220;L&#8221; on the other.<\/li><li>Pack sizes 7, 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 84, 98, and 100 tablets in blisters or 30 and 90 tablets in silica gel desiccant.\u00a0The desiccant keeps the tablets dry and should not be swallowed.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orion Corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orionintie 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FI-02200 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orion Corporation Orion Pharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orionintie 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FI-02200 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orion Corporation Orion Pharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joensuunkatu 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FI-24100 Salo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Etoricoxib Orion is used to treating the pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles caused by OA, RA, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2205,2200],"tags":[3478,3480,3502,3504,3505,3503,3481,3479,2212,2210],"class_list":["post-8494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-e","category-medicines","tag-etoricoxib","tag-etoricoxib-dose","tag-etoricoxib-orion","tag-etoricoxib-orion-dose","tag-etoricoxib-orion-side-effects","tag-etoricoxib-orion-uses","tag-etoricoxib-side-effects","tag-etoricoxib-uses","tag-medicine","tag-tablet"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8494"}],"version-history":[{"count":84,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47290,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8494\/revisions\/47290"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}