Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Do not take more than the recommended dose for your condition.
Your doctor will want to discuss your treatment from time to time.
Use the lowest dose that controls your pain .
You should not take Etoricoxib for longer than necessary.
This is because the risk of heart attacks and strokes might increase after prolonged treatment, especially with high doses.
There are different strengths available for this medicinal product and depending on your disease your doctor will prescribe the tablet strength that is appropriate for you.
Recommended Dose :
Osteoarthritis :
The recommended dose is 30 mg once a day, increase to a maximum of 60 mg once a day if needed.
Rheumatoid arthritis
The recommended dose is 60 mg once a day, increased to a maximum of 90 mg once a day if needed.
Ankylosing spondylitis
The recommended dose is 60 mg once a day, increased to a maximum of 90 mg once a day if needed.
Acute pain conditions :
Etoricoxib should be used only for the acute painful period.
Gout :
The recommended dose is 120 mg once a day which should only be used for the acute painful period, limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment.
Postoperative dental surgery pain
The recommended dose is 90 mg once daily, limited to a maximum of 3 days treatment.
People with liver problems :
If you have mild liver disease, you should not take more than 60 mg a day.
If you have moderate liver disease, you should not take more than 30 mg a day.
Use in children and adolescents :
Etoricoxib tablets should not be taken by children or adolescents under 16 years of age.
Elderly :
No dose adjustment is necessary for elderly patients.
As with other medicines, caution should be exercised in elderly patients.
Method of administration :
Etoricoxib is for oral use. Take the tablets once a day.
Etoricoxib can be taken with or without food.