Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Ecoxib Tablet
It can be taken with or without food. Ecoxib 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. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib a narcotic?
No. Ecoxib is not a narcotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID).

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

Q. How to differentiate Ecoxib and ibuprofen?
Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib.

Q. Can warfarin be used with Ecoxib?
No. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib for hypertension?
No. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib?
Normally painkillers are to be avoided in a patient with diabetes. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib.

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

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

Q. Can I take diclofenac along with Ecoxib?
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 Ecoxib?
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 Ecoxib?
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 Ecoxib?
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 Ecoxib?
No. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib?
Naproxen is a non-selective Cyclooxygenase (COX) blocker whereas Ecoxib is a selective COX-2 blocker. Ecoxib has lesser gastric side effects. In research studies, Ecoxib has been found to have better effectiveness but the side effects are more.

Q. How is etodolac different from Ecoxib?
Etodolac and Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib.

Q. What is the contraindication for Ecoxib?
Contraindications with Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib for allergy?
No. Ecoxib is not to be taken in a case of allergy.

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

Q. Can I use Ecoxib for inflammation?
Yes. Ecoxib can be used for inflammation. It helps to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with inflammation. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib?
No. Tonsillitis is caused due to infections in the tonsils which is most commonly by the bacteria. Antibiotics are used to treat tonsillitis. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib?
Yes. Ecoxib can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the tendonitis. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib for pain?
Yes. Ecoxib can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib in fever?
No. Ecoxib is a pain killer. It is not a medicine to be taken for fever.

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

Q. Can I take Ecoxib for a sore throat?
Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib for a migraine?
Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib?
Yes. Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib.

Q. Can I take Ecoxib for gout treatment?
Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib?
When oral contraceptives and Ecoxib 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 Ecoxib is prescribed by a doctor do inform you are taking oral contraceptive.

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

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

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

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