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Elacox 200 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with the main ingredient Etodolac. Elacox 200 is indicated in the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis; It also has a short-term analgesic effect. The following article provides you with information about the uses and notes when using Elacox 200.1. What is Elacox 200?
Elacox 200 brand-name drugs contain the main active ingredient, Etodolac, which is made in the form of hard capsules. Etodolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a preferential inhibitor of the COX2 enzyme (Cyclo Oxygenase 2). Etodolac has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects.2. Indications - contraindications to taking Elacox 200
Elacox 200 is indicated for use in the following cases: Elacox 200 is indicated for use in the following cases:
Symptomatic treatment of degenerative joint diseases, acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis. Short-term acute pain relief: Pain after surgery, tooth extraction, trauma. Elacox 200 medicine is contraindicated for use in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Etodolac or any other ingredient in Elacox 200. History of bronchial asthma, urticaria or other allergic-type reactions following when taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Severe liver failure. Severe kidney failure. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established, do not use Elacox in children under 15 years of age. Women in the last 3 months of pregnancy and during lactation. Patients with heart failure, liver failure, chronic renal failure or patients taking diuretics: Close monitoring of renal function and urinary excretion is required. Check hemoglobin and hematocrit periodically for possible signs of anemia in patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Patients receiving Elacox may develop a false-positive reaction to bilirubinuria, due to the presence of the phenolic metabolite of Etodolac in the urine.
3. How to take Elacox 200
3.1. How to use
Elacox 200 is taken orally, during or immediately after eating. Dosage of Elacox:Acute pain: 200-400mg, taken every 6-8 hours. Maximum dose: 1000mg/day. Some patients were given up to 1200mg/day. Chronic pain: Initial dose 800-1200mg/day, divided into 2-4 times/day. The maintenance dose is 600-1200mg/day, divided into 2-4 times/day. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis: 400mg/time x 2 times/day. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 1200mg/day.
3.2. Overdose of Elacox 200 and treatment
There is currently no information on symptoms of an overdose of Elacox. In case of overdose of Elacox 200, immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.3.3. Missed a dose of Elacox 200 and deal with it
If you forget to take a dose of Elacox 200, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose of Elacox, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled. Also do not double the dose of Elacox 200.4. Undesirable effects when using Elacox 200
Undesirable effects when using Elacox are usually mild and transient, some symptoms have been reported such as:Chills, fever. Digestive disorders: Flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, black stools. Dizziness, irritability, depression. Itching, rash. Blurred eyes. Tinnitus . Difficulty urinating, frequent urination. Fluid retention, edema, anemia. In case of serious side effects, patients need to stop using Elacox 200 and take them to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
5. Note when using Elacox 200
Elacox should be used with caution in patients with a history of peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and the elderly. Ability to drive and use machines: because Elacox can cause dizziness, blurred vision for users, caution should be exercised when driving and operating machinery. Pregnancy: Elacox may harm an unborn baby. Contraindicated to use the drug for pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy unless directed by a doctor. Lactation: It is not known whether Etodolac is excreted in human milk, therefore Elacox should not be used in nursing women.6. Drug interactions
Stomach antacids may decrease the blood levels of Etodolac. Aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: concomitant use increases the effect of Elacox. Warfarin: Etodolac reduces the protein binding of Warfarin. Etodolac when used concurrently with digoxin, cycloserin, methotrexate, lithium will reduce the clearance of these substances and increase toxicity. Elacox 200 is indicated in the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis; It also has a short-term analgesic effect. Dosage is adjusted according to the condition and clinical response of the individual patient. Before taking Elacox 200, it is best to consult your doctor for instructions on safe and effective use of the drug.
