Nucoxia Mr Tablet

Nucoxia Mr Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside. It belongs to cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitors class of medicines which reduce pain and inflammation by blocking the pain-causing enzymes (COX-2) in the body.

The Nucoxia MR medicine can be used in the prevention and treatment of diseases such as Muscle Stiffness in spinal, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Muscles stiffness in nerve diseases, Joint swelling and Joint diseases.

Along with these, it can also be used in cases of inflammation in muscle disease, mild pain during operations, and muscles swelling. The administration of this tablet should not be stopped abruptly without completing the course.

The medication is harmful for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and for children below 16 years of age. Its dosage should be kept low and taking it for a period longer than prescribed can cause Diarrhoea, Allergy and Stomach discomfort.

• Muscle Spasm

• Allergy

• Peptic Ulcer

• Diarrhoea

• Indigestion

• Flatulence

• Swelling Of Feet Or Lower Legs

• Flu-Like Symptoms

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration for effect of Nucoxia Mr tab is 20 – 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed after 1 – 2 hours of its administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  It must not be taken by pregnant women. If necessary, its benefits and risks must be discussed with the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  Nucoxia Mr is not known to be a habit forming drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It must not be taken by breastfeeding women. If absolutely necessary, one must consult the doctor.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The effects of alcohol while administrating this medicine is unknown.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Driving is safe while taking this medicine as it does not makes the patient sleepy.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  The use of Nucoxia mr medicine is known to have mild effect on the functions of kidney.

• Does this affect liver function?

  The use of medicine is known to have mild effect on the functions of liver.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nucoxia Mr Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Etos MR Tablet

  Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• E Tolagin 4 Tablet

  Pharmed Ltd

• Thioquest Et 4 Tablet

  Alchem Phytoceuticals Ltd

• Etosaid Mr Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Etonow-MR Tablet

  Grandcure Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• ETROFLAM TH 60MG/4MG TABLET

  Genecia Healthcare

• Rhucoxia Th 60Mg/4Mg Tablet

  Rhumasafe Pharmaceutical

• Etoro TH 60mg/4mg Capsule

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Witori Mr Tablet

  Delcure Life Sciences

• Retoz-Mr -4 Tablet

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include skin rashes, confusion, chest pain, blurred vision etc.

This medication is a combination of two drugs: Etricoxib and Thiocolchicoside. The former one is an anti-inflammatory pain reliever. It selectively inhibits the isoform 2 of the enzyme cyclooxygenase. It reduces the production of prostaglandins from arachidonic acids that helps relieves inflammation and pain. It is administered for arthritis, spondylitis, and gout. The latter one is a muscle relaxant, which works upon the brain and spinal cord centres, hence relieve the stiffness and spasm in the nose and also improves muscle pain and its movement.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  There is no clinically established interaction of alcohol and this medicine, though one should avoid alcohol while administrating any drug to prevent any side effect.

• Interaction with Medicine

  It may interact with the following medicines – Lithium, Ramipril, Warfarin, Ethinyl Estradiol and Primaquine

• Interaction with Disease

  Nucoxia MR Tablet may interact with the following diseases:

  • Liver disease – this medicine may further worsen the liver impairment if taken for a long period.
  • Kidney disease – this medicine may further worsen the kidney impairment if taken for a long period.

• Interaction with Food

  The interaction of food with medicine is not clinically established.

• Ques : What is nucoxia mr tab?

  Ans : Nucoxia MR Tablet is prescribed in conditions like spinal or muscle pain, muscle stiffness in joint diseases, inflammation in muscles, etc. Its major constituents are Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside. The medicine works by preventing the release of prostaglandins which reduces the swelling and pain.

• Ques : What is nucoxia mr tab used for?

  Ans : Nucoxia MR Tablet can be used in the prevention and treatment of diseases such as Muscle Stiffness in spinal, Muscles Pain, Joint Pain, Muscles stiffness in nerve diseases, Joint swelling and Muscles Stiffness in the joint diseases. Along with these, it can also be used for in cases of Inflammation in Muscles Stiffness in muscle disease, Mild pain during dental operations, and Muscles swelling.

• Ques : What are the side effects of nucoxia mr medicine?

  Ans : More commonly known side effects include Diarrhea, Allergy and Stomach discomfort.

• Ques : Can I stop taking Nucoxia mr when my pain is relieved?

  Ans : Some medicines such as Nucoxia MR medicine need to be gradually reduced or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. The patient should consult with a doctor for recommendations specific to his/her body, health and other medications that you may be using.

• Ques : Can the use of nucoxia mr tablet cause dizziness?

  Ans : Yes, It can cause dizziness. It may also lead to headache, stomach ache, anxiety and breathlessness.

• Ques : Are there any contraindications associated with the use of nucoxia mr tablet?

  Ans : It is contraindicated to the non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Therefore, patients having stomach ulcers, liver issues, kidney disorders, heart failures and allergies are not adequate to use this medication.

• Ques : Can i take nucoxia mr tab with vitamin b complex?

  Ans : Yes, It can be taken with vitamin b complex and will not cause any complications.

• Ques : Can the use of nucoxia mr tablet cause damage to kidneys?

  Ans : Patients having kidney damage are inadequate to use this medicine.

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