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Cox 60mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 21 Sep 2025 | 05:36 PM (IST)
Cox 60mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for relieving moderate pain and swelling of joints associated with different forms of gout and arthritis. It is also used for short-term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery.
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General Information

Contains

Etoricoxib (60mg)

Marketer

Race Pharmaceuticals pvt ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Cox 60mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.


The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, heartburn, nausea,  edema, dizziness, headache, and discoloration of the skin. These are not usually serious, but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them.


Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcers or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment.

Uses of Cox Tablet

Benefits of Cox Tablet

Pain relief
Cox 60mg Tablet is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis or even after a dental (tooth-related) surgery.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Cox Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cox
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
  • Dyspepsia
  • Oral ulcer
  • Increased alanine aminotransferase
  • Dry socket
  • Palpitations
  • High blood pressure
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach inflammation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Increased aspartate aminotransferase
  • Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
  • Weakness
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Flatulence

How to use Cox Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cox 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cox Tablet works

Cox 60mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

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Quick tips

  • Cox 60mg Tablet may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen.
  • It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, or liver or kidney disease.
  • During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
  • Do not take Cox 60mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cox 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cox 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
Cox 60mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Cox 60mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Cox 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cox 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Cox 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cox 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Cox with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Frequently asked questions

Take Cox 60mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Cox 60mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicine without food can improve the effectiveness of the medicine. Furthermore, do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
In some patients, Cox 60mg Tablet causes sleepiness and dizziness. If one experiences these symptoms, then driving or operating machinery should be avoided.
Taking Cox 60mg Tablet with birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy may increase the chances of side effects. Hence, consult the doctor, who will suggest an alternative method of birth control.
Aspirin can be taken in low doses when you are using it for the prevention of stroke and heart attack. You should not stop low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor. It is advised that while taking Cox 60mg Tablet, you should not take high doses of aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medicines, as they may increase your risk of stomach ulcers.
Yes, Cox 60mg Tablet is a painkiller. It helps reduce pain and inflammation in the joints and muscles due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. It is also used to relieve dental pain after dental surgery.
People with impaired kidney function or with severe heart failure or severe liver problems (liver cirrhosis) need to be careful while taking Cox 60mg Tablet since the medicine can further impair the function. The uncommon side effects of Cox 60mg Tablet related to the kidneys include proteins in urine, increased serum creatinine, and kidney failure.
You need to take Cox 60mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends taking it. For dental pain, it is usually prescribed for 3 days, but if it is being used for acute pain conditions then it should be given as long as the pain lasts and not exceeding 8 days. Usually, for arthritis, it is prescribed for long-term use, which may vary from person to person.
Take Cox 60mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Cox 60mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicine without food can enhance the working of the medicine. Furthermore, do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
In some patients Cox 60mg Tablet causes sleepiness, feeling of spinning (vertigo), and dizziness. If one experiences these symptoms then driving or operating machinery should be avoided.
Taking Cox 60mg Tablet with birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy may increase the chances of side effects. Hence, consult the doctor who will suggest an alternative method of birth control.
Aspirin can be taken in low doses when you are using it for the prevention of stroke and heart attack. You should not stop low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor. It is advised that while taking Cox 60mg Tablet you should not take high doses of aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medicines, as they may increase your risk of stomach ulcers.
Pain relief has been observed after about 4 hours of starting Cox 60mg Tablet. Full effect may take a little longer and may vary from person to person.
Yes, Cox 60mg Tablet is a pain killer. It helps to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints and muscles due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. It is also used to relieve dental pain after dental surgery.
People with impaired kidney function or with severe heart failure or severe liver problems (liver cirrhosis) need to be careful while taking Cox 60mg Tablet since the medicine can further impair the function. The uncommon side effects of Cox 60mg Tablet related to kidneys include proteins in urine, serum creatinine increased, and kidney failure.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sulfone and Pyridine Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

References

  1. Grosser T, Smyth E, FitzGerald GA. Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 992.
  2. Etoricoxib [Product Information]. Johannesburg, South Africa; Camox Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd.; 2021 [Accessed 06/03/2025] (online) Available from:
  3. Etoricoxib [Product Information]. Cape Town; Forrester Pharma (Pty) Ltd,; 2024 [Accessed 06/03/2025] (online) Available from:
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