ETORHEX-TH

Description

ETORHEX-TH contains Etoricoxib I.P. 60 mg and Thiocolchicoside I.P. 4 mg and is used for the short-term management of pain, inflammation and painful muscle spasm when prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. Etoricoxib helps reduce pain and inflammation, while Thiocolchicoside acts as a muscle relaxant.

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Therapeutic Segment

Pain Management | Anti-inflammatory | Muscle Relaxant

Uses of ETORHEX-TH

ETORHEX-TH may help manage painful conditions that involve both inflammation and muscle spasm. The combination brings together the anti-inflammatory action of Etoricoxib and the muscle-relaxant action of Thiocolchicoside.

Therefore, a doctor may prescribe this type of combination for certain painful musculoskeletal conditions. The exact indication depends on the patient’s symptoms, medical history and clinical assessment.

Systemic Thiocolchicoside has regulatory restrictions on its use and duration. European Medicines Agency guidance recommends it as an additional short-term treatment for painful muscle contractures associated with spinal conditions in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and above.

Key Benefits

• Contains Etoricoxib I.P. 60 mg to help manage pain and inflammation.
• Contains Thiocolchicoside I.P. 4 mg to help relieve painful muscle spasm.
• Combines two active ingredients with different actions.
• Provides an oral tablet dosage form for convenient administration.
• Comes in 10 × 10 ALU-ALU blister packaging.

How the Combination Works

Etoricoxib selectively blocks the COX-2 enzyme. This enzyme contributes to the production of prostaglandins involved in pain and inflammation. As a result, reducing COX-2 activity can help relieve inflammatory pain.

Thiocolchicoside works as a muscle relaxant and can help reduce painful muscle contractures. In addition, regulatory guidance limits systemic Thiocolchicoside treatment to short-term use.

Common Side Effects

Some people may experience side effects while taking medicines containing Etoricoxib or Thiocolchicoside. These may include:

• Stomach discomfort or indigestion
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Swelling of the legs or feet
• Increased blood pressure
• Drowsiness or weakness

However, side effects vary from person to person. Contact a healthcare professional if symptoms become severe, continue for a long time or cause concern.

Important Safety Information

Take ETORHEX-TH only according to medical advice. Etoricoxib can increase cardiovascular risk, particularly when patients use higher doses or continue treatment for a longer period. Therefore, doctors generally consider the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate duration.

Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver disease, stomach ulcers or a history of gastrointestinal bleeding. Also mention any other medicines or painkillers you currently take.

Thiocolchicoside needs additional precautions. Regulatory guidance advises against systemic use during pregnancy and breastfeeding and does not recommend its use in children below 16 years. Treatment should also remain short-term.

In addition, do not combine this medicine with another anti-inflammatory or pain medicine unless your healthcare professional recommends it.

For general medicine information, you can also refer to the NHS Medicines A–Z.

Dosage & Administration

The appropriate dose depends on the patient’s condition, age, medical history and response to treatment. Since this combination contains Thiocolchicoside, follow the prescribed duration carefully and do not extend treatment without medical advice.

Take the tablet exactly as directed by your healthcare professional. Swallow it with water and do not take more than the recommended dose.

If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless the next dose is due soon. In that situation, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule. Do not take two doses together.

Storage

Store the tablets in a cool and dry place away from excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Keep the product in its original ALU-ALU blister until use.

Finally, keep the medicine out of reach of children and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.