Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Palpitations, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Heartburn, Gastritis, Dizziness, Constipation, Edema, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Increased blood pressure, Flatulence.

Expert advice for Etostal Tablet
It can be taken with or without food. Etostal may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen. It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time. Etostal can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Etostal a narcotic?
No. Etostal is not a narcotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID).

Q. Is Etostal a painkiller?
Yes. It is a pain killer. It belongs to the class of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Q. What is the difference between Etostal and celecoxib?
Both Etostal and celecoxib are the medicines which inhibit an enzyme COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) causes pain and inflammation. However, according to the research studies, Etostal is better than celecoxib in terms of effectiveness.

Q. How to differentiate Etostal and ibuprofen?
Etostal is a Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor which is an enzyme responsible for pain and inflammation but ibuprofen in a non-selective COX inhibitor which has more gastric side effects like gastric ulceration as compared to Etostal.

Q. Can warfarin be used with Etostal?
No. Etostal should be avoided with warfarin as they both lead to increase in bleeding tendencies. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medications. If given together then the therapy should be monitored closely.

Q. Can I use Etostal for hypertension?
No. Etostal is a pain killer. It should be avoided in hypertension as it can lead to failure of the antihypertensive therapy and there is increased risk of fluid retention and oedema.

Q. Can a patient of diabetes use Etostal?
Normally painkillers are to be avoided in a patient with diabetes. Etostal can increase the risk of kidney failure when given in a patient of diabetes with compromised renal function. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes before starting Etostal.

Q. Can I take Etostal along with Thiocolchicoside?
Yes. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant which is given in combination with Etostal but it is not approved. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Q. How to differentiate Etostal and meloxicam?
Meloxicam causes gastric toxicity and can lead to black stools due to bleeding whereas Etostal is comparatively safer for the gastric mucosa. Etostal has cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) side effects.

Q. Can I take diclofenac along with Etostal?
Both are pain killers. If they are taken together it increases the chances of side effects so better consult your doctor before starting them.

Q. Can I take paracetamol with Etostal?
Yes. They can be taken together but it increases the chances of liver damage. It can only be taken after consultation with your doctor before starting any of these medications or in combination.

Q. Can I take pregabalin with Etostal?
Yes. They can be taken together but you need to consult your doctor before starting any of these medications or in combination.

Q. Can I take tramadol along with Etostal?
Yes. They can be taken together but you need to consult your doctor before starting any of these medications or in combination.

Q. Can acenocoumarol be taken along with Etostal?
No. Etostal should be avoided with acenocoumarol as they both lead to increase in bleeding tendencies. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medications. If given together then the therapy should be monitored closely.

Q. How is naproxen different from Etostal?
Naproxen is a non-selective Cyclooxygenase (COX) blocker whereas Etostal is a selective COX-2 blocker. Etostal has lesser gastric side effects. In research studies, Etostal has been found to have better effectiveness but the side effects are more.

Q. How is etodolac different from Etostal?
Etodolac and Etostal both are COX-2 inhibitors, an enzyme associated with the pain and inflammation but the COX-1 selectivity for etodolac is more as compared to Etostal.

Q. What is the contraindication for Etostal?
Contraindications with Etostal are allergy or hypersensitivity, heart disease, high blood pressure, renal failure, gastric ulceration, history of stroke, pregnancy, lactation and severe liver dysfunction.

Q. Can I use Etostal for allergy?
No. Etostal is not to be taken in a case of allergy.

Q. Can I use Etostal for chest pain?
No. Etostal is absolutely contraindicated in chest pain. Immediately consult your doctor if you have a chest pain.

Q. Can I use Etostal for inflammation?
Yes. Etostal can be used for inflammation. It helps to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with inflammation. Etostal is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.

Q. Can tonsillitis be treated with Etostal?
No. Tonsillitis is caused due to infections in the tonsils which is most commonly by the bacteria. Antibiotics are used to treat tonsillitis. Etostal is a pain killer and can be used only to reduce the pain associated with tonsillitis but only with a prescription of a doctor.

Q. Can tendonitis be treated with Etostal?
Yes. Etostal can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the tendonitis. Etostal is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.

Q. Can I use Etostal for pain?
Yes. Etostal can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Etostal is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.

Q. Can I use Etostal in fever?
No. Etostal is a pain killer. It is not a medicine to be taken for fever.

Q. Can I use Etostal in sciatica?
Yes. Etostal can be used to decrease the pain but it does not cure the condition. Sciatica is a disease which is caused due to problems in the nerve and vertebral column. Etostal acts as a pain killer and only decreases the pain. Consult your doctor if you are diagnosed with sciatica for proper treatment.

Q. Can I use Etostal for arthritis and pain management?
Yes. Etostal can be used for arthritis and pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Etostal is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.

Q. Can I use Etostal for ankylosing spondylitis?
Yes. Etostal can be used for ankylosing spondylitis. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition.

Q. Can I take Etostal for a sore throat?
Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Etostal is a pain killer so it can be given in cases of throat pain associated with it but only under the prescription of a doctor.

Q. Can I take Etostal for a migraine?
Etostal is a pain killer but it is not approved for the treatment of pain associated with a migraine.

Q. Can dental pain be treated with Etostal?
Yes. Etostal can be given in the dental pain as shown by the research studies. It is mostly recommended for Postoperative dental surgery pain. Do consult your doctor and inform if any ongoing medicines before starting Etostal.

Q. Can I take Etostal for gout treatment?
Etostal can be given for acute gout as shown by the research studies. It provides relief by decreasing the pain and inflammation associated with gout.

Q. Can I take oral contraceptives with Etostal?
When oral contraceptives and Etostal is given, there are increased levels of oestrogen in the body which can lead to oestrogen related side effects like clots in a deep leg vein. So if at all Etostal is prescribed by a doctor do inform you are taking oral contraceptive.

Q. Can I take methotrexate with Etostal?
Blood levels of methotrexate is increased when it is given with Etostal. Proper monitoring of the blood levels and adequate dose adjustments are required if they are prescribed together.

Q. Can I take lithium with Etostal?
Etostal decrease lithium renal excretion and therefore increase lithium plasma levels. If necessary, monitor blood lithium closely and adjust the lithium dosage while the combination is being taken.

Q. Can I take Etostal with tacrolimus?
No. You should avoid Etostal with tacrolimus. It increases the risk of kidney damage by many folds when these two are given together.

Q. Can I take Etostal for osteoarthritis?
Yes, you can take Etostal for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease and Etostal may help in reducing the pain associated with the disease.

Q. Can I take Etostal in heart disease?
No, you should not take Etostal if you have heart disease or increased risk of heart disease. Etostal increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease before you start taking Etostal.