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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Fever Headache Arthralgia (joint pain)

COMPOSITION:
Etodolac (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Etodolac with alcohol may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Etoswift 500mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Etoswift 500mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Etoswift 500mg Tablet ER may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

Etoswift 500mg Tablet ER is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etoswift 500mg Tablet ER may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Etoswift 500mg Tablet ER in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Etodolac   500mg

Uses of Etoswift Tablet ER
Etoswift 500mg Tablet ER is used in fever, headache, arthralgia, muscle pain, dental pain, post operative pain, pain during menstruation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.

How to use Etoswift Tablet ER
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. Etoswift 500mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

How Etoswift Tablet ER works
Etoswift 500mg Tablet ER is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (redness and swelling), fever and pain.

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.

Expert advice for Etoswift Tablet ER
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Etoswift can raise a risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Etoswift safe?
Etoswift is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Etoswift controlled substance?
No, Etoswift is not a controlled substance

Q. Is etodolac better than ibuprofen?
Etodolac belongs to the same class of medicines like ibuprofen. The effects of both are comparable

Q. Is etodolac like/ same as ibuprofen?
Etodolac also belongs to a group of medicines called NSAID like ibuprofen and has the same effect as ibuprofen in treating pain and inflammation

Q. Is Etoswift an antibiotic?
No, Etoswift belongs to a class of medicine called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), used to treat pain and inflammation

Q. Can I take Etoswift for headache, toothache and back pain?
Yes, Etoswift can be taken for headache, toothache and back pain. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use

Q. Can I take Etoswift with Aleve (naproxen)/naproxen/meloxicam/ Vicodine (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone)/aspirin?
Aleve (naproxen)/naproxen/meloxicam/Vicodine (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone)/aspirin are all drugs that belong to the same group of medicines as Etoswift i.e. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and therefore, concomitant use of two or more NSAIDs (including aspirin) may increase the risk of adverse effects. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used

Q. Can I take etodolac with hydrocodone/ tramadol/oxycodone?
Hydrocodone/ tramadol/oxycodone also have pain relief (analgesic) action. Concomitant use with etodolac provides additive pain relief in severely painful conditions like post-surgical pain; however the combination may also increase the risk of adverse effects. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used

Q. Can I take Etoswift with flexeril?
Yes, flexeril is a muscle relaxant. You may be given Etoswift with flexeril for painful muscle conditions. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used

Q. Can I take etodolac with prednisolone/prednisone?
No, prednisone/ prednisolone is a corticosteroid (used to treat inflammation). Coadministration of etodolac with corticosteroids may increase risk of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding

Q. Can I take Etoswift for headaches?
Yes, Etoswift is a painkiller and can be used for headaches

Q. Does Etoswift make you sleepy/high?
Yes, Etoswift may make you feel sleepy. It is not known if it makes one feel high

Q. Does Etoswift cause constipation and weight gain?
Etoswift is not known to cause constipation and weight gain

Q. Is Etoswift a muscle relaxer?
No, Etoswift is not known to cause muscle relaxation. Etoswift belongs to a class of medicine called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), used to treat pain and inflammation

Q. Does Etoswift expire?
All Etoswift formulations have an expiry date. Read the expiry information on the product package

Q. Does Etoswift have aspirin/ acetaminophen?
No, Etoswift does not have aspirin/ acetaminophen. Etoswift is active molecule similar to aspirin and both belong to same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). All the three medicines are used to relieve pain. Acetaminophen is also used to bring down the fever.

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