Etiflam 60/ 90/ 120 60/ 90/ 120 mg FC Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 13 July 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic relief of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, acute pain, primary dysmenorrhoea, and post-operative dental pain.
Dosage (summary)
90 mg once daily for RA and AS; 120 mg once daily for acute gout; 120 mg for primary dysmenorrhoea; 90 mg for post-operative pain.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; may cause uterine inertia and premature closure of ductus arteriosus.
Key Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
- Lithium
- Diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
- Methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to etoricoxib
- Active peptic ulceration
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Children under 16
Common side effects
- Hypertension
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal complications
- Oedema
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration
- Monitor for signs of cardiovascular issues
- Report any skin reactions immediately
Serious warnings
- Increased risk of cardiovascular events
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Serious skin reactions
- Fluid retention
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