ETOLID (Etodolac 600 mg)

Etolid 600 mg Tablet, containing Etodolac 600 mg, is a prescription NSAID by Leeford Healthcare Ltd. Available in strips of 10 extended-release tablets, it relieves pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (ages 6–16). Requires a prescription due to risks of heart attack, stroke, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Uses

• Relieves pain, swelling, and stiffness in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

• Manages juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (weight-based dosing)

• Treats mild to moderate pain (off-label use)

Side Effects

• Common: Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, rash

• Rare: Drowsiness, blurred vision, tinnitus, edema

• Serious: Heart attack, stroke, GI bleeding/ulcers, severe skin reactions, kidney/liver issues, anaphylaxis

Seek emergency help for chest pain, black stools, or breathing issues. Consult a doctor for persistent side effects.

How to Use ETOLID 600 mg

• Dosage: 1 tablet (600 mg) once daily for adults; weight-based for children (6–16 years, max 1000 mg/day). Use lowest effective dose.

• Administration: Swallow whole with water, with/without food. Do not crush/chew.

• Missed Dose: Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose. Do not double dose.

• Overdose: Seek urgent help for nausea, vomiting, or bleeding.

How Tablet Works

Etodolac inhibits COX enzymes (COX-2 selective), reducing prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation. Extended-release formulation ensures steady relief, peaking in ~6 hours, with >80% bioavailability. Metabolized in the liver, excreted renally (72%) and fecally (16%).

Safety Advice

• Allergies: Avoid if allergic to Etodolac, aspirin, or NSAIDs.

• Health Conditions: Contraindicated post-CABG, in active GI bleeding, or severe renal disease. Caution in heart, liver, kidney issues, or hypertension.

• Drug Interactions: Increases bleeding risk with Eliquis (Apixaban), SSRIs (e.g., Duratia). May reduce effects of ACE inhibitors, diuretics. No issues with Estrabet, Dapaford. List all medications to doctor.

• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Avoid after 20 weeks pregnancy; not safe in breastfeeding. Consult doctor.

• Driving: Avoid if dizzy or drowsy.

• Alcohol: Avoid; increases GI bleeding risk.

• Storage: Store at 20–25°C, away from moisture, light, children.

• Precautions: Stop 4 days before surgery. Monitor for bleeding, heart, or kidney issues. Avoid sunlight exposure.