Etoricoxib (60mg)+ Thiocolchicoside (8mg)
Ect Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration as precribed by the doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.Common side effects of this medicine include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and drowsiness. If any of these side effects persit or bother you, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Ect Forte
10 tablets
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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. Ect Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Ect Forte Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ect Forte Tablet.
Ect Forte Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Ect Forte Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Ect Forte Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
If you experience dizziness, vertigo or somnolence while on treatment with Ect Forte Tablet, avoid driving.
Ect Forte Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ect Forte Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ect Forte Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Ect Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ect Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ect Forte Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Ect Forte Tablet, when used for long-term pain relief, should be continued for as long as advised by your physician. It can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.
Yes, the use of Ect Forte Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
The use of Ect Forte Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to painkillers (NSAIDS) or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer / bleeding It should also be avoided in patients with history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
Yes, Ect Forte Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. While Ect Forte Tablet helps to relieve pain, Vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing your symptoms.
Yes, the long-term use of Ect Forte Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.
No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
