Ecwin 20mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Ecwin 20mg Capsule is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It provides relief from pain, swelling, and redness.
Ecwin 20mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine are diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, indigestion, and flu-like symptoms. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Ecwin 20mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine are diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, indigestion, and flu-like symptoms. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Ecwin Capsule
Benefits of Ecwin Capsule
In Pain relief
Ecwin 20mg Capsule helps to relieve 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, juvenile arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
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.
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 Ecwin Capsule
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 Ecwin
- Diarrhea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Indigestion
- Flu-like symptoms
How to use Ecwin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ecwin 20mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ecwin Capsule works
Ecwin 20mg Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ecwin 20mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ecwin 20mg Capsule 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ecwin 20mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ecwin 20mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ecwin 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ecwin 20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Ecwin 20mg Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Ecwin 20mg Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Ecwin 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ecwin 20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ecwin Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Ecwin 20mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Ecwin 20mg Capsule can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzothiazine and Thiazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ecwin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning.
Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Meloxicam. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adj
Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning.
Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Meloxicam. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adj
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious damage to the kidneys.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney
Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning.
Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Meloxicam. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adj
Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning.
Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Meloxicam. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adj
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Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA
Country of origin: India
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