Etolac 300mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute pain.

Etolac 300mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke.

Vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and indigestion are some of the common side effects that might be observed on taking this medicine. It may also cause dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

Uses of Etolac Tablet

Pain relief

Benefits of Etolac Tablet

In Pain relief

Etolac 300mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It 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.

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 Etolac 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 Etolac

Vomiting
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Dizziness
Drowsiness

How to use Etolac 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. Etolac 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Etolac Tablet works

Etolac 300mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Etolac 300mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Etolac 300mg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Etolac 300mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Etolac 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Etolac 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etolac 300mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Etolac 300mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Etolac Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Etolac 300mg 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.

Etolac 300mg Tablet

₹25.5/Tablet

Etova 300 Tablet

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹10.5/tablet

59% cheaper

Etoswift 300mg Tablet

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹5.61/tablet

78% cheaper

Etokasp 300mg Tablet

Kasdap Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹13.1/tablet

49% cheaper

Cutodo 300mg Tablet

Cubit Healthcare

₹8.63/tablet

66% cheaper

Edmolac 300mg Tablet

Edmund Healthcare

₹8.73/tablet

66% cheaper

View all substitutes

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Etolac 300mg Tablet to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Etolac 300mg Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Indolyl Carboxylic Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (acetic acid)

Interaction with drugs

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

Methotrexate (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning. Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Etodolac. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adju... More

Methotrexate (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning. Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Etodolac. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adju... More

Tacrolimus (Oral Route) Severe

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 ... More

Methotrexate (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning. Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Etodolac. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adju... More

Methotrexate (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning. Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Etodolac. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adju... More

View all drug interactions

Patient concerns

One of my teeth is sensitive. It some times pains

Dr. Abhijit Gambhir

Dental Surgery

sensitivity has many causative factors for relief of pain you can take pain killers it will give temporary relief

fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

FAQs

Is Etolac 300mg Tablet a narcotic?

No, Etolac 300mg Tablet is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.

Does Etolac 300mg Tablet get you high?

No, Etolac 300mg Tablet does not get you high. It does not have an abuse potential (drug-seeking behavior) and does not cause physical or psychological dependence. However, if you do not feel well, consult your doctor.

Who should not use Etolac 300mg Tablet?

Use of Etolac 300mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Etolac 300mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Etolac 300mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.

Can Etolac 300mg Tablet hurt your kidneys?

Long-term use and high doses of Etolac 300mg Tablet may cause renal problems, such as protein or blood in urine and pain during urination. Patients who had or have heart failure, impaired kidney function and hypertension are at risk of kidney problems. The risk of developing kidney problems is also high in patients who are on medicines which cause excess urination (diuretics), or medicines which have significant impact on kidney function. Along with that, Etolac 300mg Tablet can affect kidneys of patients who are above 65 years of age or who remain dehydrated. Therefore, kidney function monitoring is recommended for such patients.

Does Etolac 300mg Tablet make you drowsy?

Etolac 300mg Tablet can cause drowsiness and also dizziness, fatigue (tiredness) and visual disturbances. However, it is not very common and may not affect everyone. If you experience these symptoms avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Is Etolac 300mg Tablet effective?

Etolac 300mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Etolac 300mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Show less

Top Rheumatologists

4.9 ★

4.6 ★

4.5 ★

5 ★

4.7 ★

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Furst DE, Ulrich RW, Varkey-Altamirano C. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs, Nonopioids Analgesics, & Drugs Used in Gout. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 627.
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. pp. 985-86.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 518.
Etodolac. Princeton, New Jersey: Aesgen Inc.; 1997. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Etodolac [Patient Information Sheet]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2013. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Unicon Life Sciences

Address: Deep Complex, Bishan Saroop Colony, Bus Stand, Panipat-132103, Haryana, India

Country of origin: India

The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.