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Gencox tablet 60 mg 10’s

Gencox tablet contains Etoricoxib | belongs to NSAID

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How it works

This medicine works by reducing the formation of certain substances in the body that cause pain and swelling.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Gencox tablet 60 mg 10’s

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headache rare
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe
  • Difficult and painful breathing severe
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes severe
  • Blurred vision rare
  • Heart rhythm disorders severe
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome severe
  • Infections

Uses of Gencox tablet 60 mg 10’s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Osteoarthritis

    This medicine is used for relieving pain and swelling of joints associated with Osteoarthritis.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

    This medicine is used for relieving swelling, stiffness, and pain of joints caused due to Rheumatoid arthritis.

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis

    This medicine is used for the symptomatic treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis. This disease causes swelling of the spine and large joints.

  • Acute Gout

    This medicine is used to relieve pain and swelling of joints associated with gout.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration. The onset is faster if the medicine is taken without food.

  • Duration of Effect

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 20-24 hours.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Gencox tablet 60 mg 10’s or any other ingredients present along with it.

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings
  • Pediatric use

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 16 years of age.

  • Gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.

  • Heart diseases

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of heart diseases since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of heart diseases to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • Diarrhea and dehydration

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diarrhea or dehydration since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • High blood pressure

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from high blood pressure and receiving high blood pressure medicines due to the increased risk of altered blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Infections

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from an infection since it may mask the symptoms of an infection such as a fever. More frequent clinical monitoring is recommended for such patients.

  • Oral Contraceptive

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients taking oral contraceptive medicines due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    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. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

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

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Lithium severe
  • Ramipril moderate
  • Warfarin moderate
  • Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
  • Primaquine moderate
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from fluid retention and edema since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of electrolytes levels and vital signs is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from any heart-related conditions since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, etc to the doctor before receiving this medication. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. It can be taken with or without food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medication. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

what are the adverse effects of Gencox tablet 60 mg 10’s?

Edema, dizziness, headache, palpitation, hypertension, GI upset, raised liver enzymes, ecchymosis, asthaenia, flu-like illness, alveolar osteitis. Reports of MI, stroke, serious skin reactions.

What happens if I miss a dose of Gencox tablet 60 mg 10’s?

Adults: Osteoarthritis: 30 mg once daily, increase if necessary to 60 mg once daily.
Rheumatoid arthritis/Ankylosing spondylitis: 90 mg once daily.
Acute gouty arthritis: 120 mg once daily; max 8 days.
Dental pain: 90 mg once daily; max 3 days.
Children: Osteoarthritis: 16-18 yr, 30 mg once daily, increased if necessary to 60 mg once daily.
Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: 16-18 yr, 90 mg once daily.
Acute gout: 16-18 yr, 120 mg once daily for max 8 days.

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Gencox tablet 60 mg 10’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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