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Alchohol Interaction | Taking Etodolac with alcohol may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Etolid-MR 400mg/4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Etolid-MR 400mg/4mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
Common Side Effect | Nausea, Vomiting, Heartburn, Stomach pain / epigastric pain, Loss of appetite, Indigestion, Sleepiness. |
How to Use | 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. Etolid-MR 400mg/4mg Tablet is to be taken with food.This will help to avoid acidity and heartburn. |
Driving | Etolid-MR 400mg/4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
Kidney | Etolid-MR 400mg/4mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etolid-MR 400mg/4mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine. |
Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Etolid-MR 400mg/4mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Mechanism of action | Etolid-MR 400mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside, which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Etodolac 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 centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles. |