Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet
Brand Name | Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Etoricoxib (60mg) + Thiocolchicoside (4mg) |
Strength | 60mg + 4mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 10 Tablet(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) |
SubCategory |
Analgesic and Muscle spasm |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd,Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India. |
You Save : Rs.48.40 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with severe active liver disease and perioperative pain in the setting of CABG surgery
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Pancytopenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hepatotoxicity
- Live failure
- Pneumonitis
- Nephrotoxicity
- Can Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg tablets damage your kidneys?
- Is the Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg tablet a good painkiller?
- Does the Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg tablet make you drowsy?
- The use of this medicine may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly population with a history of gastrointestinal diseases
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of ischemic heart diseases, Chronic malnutrition, and renal impairment
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reactions like rashes and itching
- You are suffering from anemia
- You have watery diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg tablet contains Thiocolchicoside 4mg and Etoricoxib 60mg a pain-relieving medicine used to treat muscle pain.
- The combination of this medicine produces its action by inhibiting the release of chemical substances which cause pain and relieves the pain which is associated with muscle spasms
- Kindly inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke
- The tablet is taken orally by mouth with food
- Monitor the patient's kidney functions, liver function, and levels of blood components
- Avoid consuming alcohol because it may cause excessive drowsiness and stomach problems
Medical Description of Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet
Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg tablet contains Thiocolchicoside 4mg and Etoricoxib 60mg a pain-relieving medicine used to treat muscle pain. The combination of this medicine produces its action by inhibiting the release of chemical substances which cause pain and relieves the pain which is associated with muscle spasms. It also improves your muscle movements.
Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet Uses
It is used to treat pain due to muscle spasms
Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet Benefits
Muscle spasm
It is an involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. Mostly these muscle cramps develop in your leg muscles in the calf. It occurs when the overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain, and nerve compression.
Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet Indication
The Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg tablet is prescribed for the following indications as a muscle spasm.
Mechanism of action of Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet
Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg tablet contains Thiocolchicoside 4mg and Etoricoxib 60mg is a pain-relieving medicine. Etoricoxib is an analgesic and antipyretic. It produces its action by the release of chemical messengers which is responsible for pain and inflammation.
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that produces its action by working in the center of your brain and spinal cord and relieves stiffness of your muscle and it also helps to improve pain and muscle movement.
How Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet works
Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg tablet contains Thiocolchicoside 4mg and Etoricoxib (60mg) is a pain-relieving medicine. Etoricoxib is an analgesic and antipyretic. It produces its action by the release of chemical messengers which is responsible for pain and inflammation.
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that produces its action by working in the center of your brain and spinal cord and relieves stiffness of your muscle and it also helps to improve pain and muscle movement.
Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet Contraindication
Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet
Long-term use of this medicine may cause renal damage such as protein or blood in urine and painful urination. Kindly monitor the patient's kidney function.
Yes, the use of this tablet is considered an effective treatment to relieve pain and inflammation.
Yes, the use of this tablet makes you feel drowsy, fatigue and drowsiness but it is considered a common effect.
Precautions and general warning of Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet
Alcohol
It is considered unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine because the use of this medicine may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
It is considered unsafe during pregnancy it may produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients during breastfeeding. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Kidney Problem
The tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
The tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet
The Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Take this medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet in children
It is considered unsafe in children who are below 12 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg tablets should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Thiocolchicoside 4mg and Etoricoxib 60mg is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat muscle pain. The combination of this medicine produces its action by inhibiting the release of chemical substances which cause pain and relieves the pain which is associated with muscle spasms. It also gets relief from fever and improves your muscle movements.
Drug Interaction of Intacoxia MR 60mg/4mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Ketorolac
It is contraindicated to use this medicine because the combination of this medicine either increases the toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism
Aspirin
Use alternative drugs because the use of Etoricoxib increases the toxicity of aspirin by anticoagulation
Naproxen
Use alternative drugs because the use of Etoricoxib will increase the effect of naproxen by acidic drug competition for renal tubular clearance
Amikacin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Etoricoxib increases the effect of amikacin by decreasing its renal clearance
Drug-Food Interaction
The use of alcohol may increase the nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentrating. Consuming alcohol is not recommended for the patients who are receiving this medicine.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Asthma
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having asthma because the use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) in asthma patients may cause nasal polyposis, pansinusitis, eosinophilia, and rhinitis. Before initiating the therapy ask the patients whether they are allergic to salicylate salts.
Heart failure
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with heart failure because the use of NSAIDs may cause fluid retention and edema
Hepatotoxicity
Therapy should be administered with caution in a patient with liver diseases because the use of NSAIDs may increase the serum transaminases, LDH, and alkaline phosphatase. And in rare cases, it may cause hepatotoxicity including liver cirrhosis, jaundice, and hepatic failure
Hypertension
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hypertension because the use of NSAIDs may increase blood pressure and cardiovascular events. During this course of treatment monitor the patient blood pressure
Renal toxicities
Therapy should be administered with caution in a patient with renal diseases because the use of NSAIDs may increase the serum creatinine, BUN, tubular necrosis, glomerulus, renal papillary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, and cause renal failure.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose on this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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