Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Patient concerns
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Etb-Plus Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

SS Pharmaceuticals

SALT COMPOSITION

Etoricoxib (60mg) + Thiocolchicoside (4mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Etb-Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasms. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Etb-Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration as precribed by the doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Common side effects of this medicine include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and drowsiness. If any of these side effects persit or bother you, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Etb-Plus Tablet

Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Etb-Plus Tablet

In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Etb-Plus Tablet is a combination medicine that contains a painkiller as well as a muscle relaxant. It is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.
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 Etb-Plus 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 Etb-Plus

Headache
Palpitations
High blood pressure
Bronchospasm
Abnormal liver enzyme
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Flatulence
Stomach inflammation
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Mouth ulcer
Dizziness
Drowsiness

How to use Etb-Plus 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. Etb-Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Etb-Plus Tablet works

Etb-Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etb-Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Etb-Plus Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Etb-Plus Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Etb-Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Etb-Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Etb-Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

What if you forget to take Etb-Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Etb-Plus Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

Etb-Plus Tablet helps relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Etb-Plus Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
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, and liver or kidney disease.
Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

Pain in left thigh while getting up from chair and stepping for 3 to 4 steps and paining during walking taken PCM 1000 @ 12 hly for 5 days with mecobalamine (pevisca plus) in evening

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to get yourself examined in clinic to rule out muscle spasm or Radiculopathy. Treatment will depend on diagnosis . Do Hot fomentation, avoid forward bending and apply Ointment Omnigel

This my girl child got sprain /spasm in shoulder.plase advice muscle relaxant and pain reliver as suitable to her. Age 5 years. Right shoulder and neck area, unable to rotate neck to right.

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, please give sup ibugesic plus 7.5 ml SOS for pain max every 6 hrly. Also apply volini gel locally.

Can I stop taking Etb-Plus Tablet when my pain is relieved?

Etb-Plus Tablet, when used for long-term pain relief, should be continued for as long as advised by your physician. It can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.

Can the use of Etb-Plus Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Etb-Plus Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Etb-Plus Tablet?

The use of Etb-Plus Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to painkillers (NSAIDS) or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer / bleeding It should also be avoided in patients with history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

Can I take Etb-Plus Tablet with Vitamin B-complex?

Yes, Etb-Plus Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. While Etb-Plus Tablet helps to relieve pain, Vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing your symptoms.

Can the use of Etb-Plus Tablet cause damage to kidneys?

Yes, the long-term use of Etb-Plus Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.

Will Etb-Plus Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?

No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

What is the recommended storage condition for Etb-Plus Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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