Etoricoxib: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Etoricoxib is a COX-2 selective anti-inflammatory painkiller. It is a prescription medicine used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout attacks and dental pain. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 13 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Etoricoxib works
Etoricoxib blocks COX-2, the enzyme that produces prostaglandins at sites of inflammation, with less effect on the stomach than many older NSAIDs.
What is Etoricoxib used for?
Etoricoxib is used to relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and acute gout, and for short-term pain after dental surgery.
Side effects of Etoricoxib
Common side effects of Etoricoxib include:
- Swelling of the legs
- Raised blood pressure
- Indigestion
- Dizziness
Stop taking it and see a doctor urgently if you pass black or bloody stools, vomit blood, have chest pain, or develop swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.
Precautions and warnings
- It is not suitable for people with heart disease, poorly controlled blood pressure or a history of stroke.
- Take it with or after food.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney or liver problems.
- Do not combine it with other NSAID painkillers unless advised.
- Avoid it in late pregnancy and ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Etoricoxib
What is the price of Etoricoxib in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Etoricoxib products currently in stock range from Rs 130 to Rs 866 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Dowcoxia 60mg Tablet at Rs 130. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Etoricoxib are available in Pakistan?
Etoricoxib is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Starcox (Getz Pharma Ltd), Flexia (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited), Berica (Solace Pharma), Etoxib (Hiranis Pharmaceutical), Etoroid (Obs-pharma Ltd), Gencox (Mcolson Research Labotraies), Arcox (Genome Pharmaceuticals Ltd) and Hixib (Seraph Pharma), along with 3 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Etoricoxib?
Yes. Etoricoxib is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Etoricoxib be used during pregnancy?
Avoid it in late pregnancy and ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Are all Etoricoxib brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Etoricoxib in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Etoricoxib brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Etoricoxib from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
