Etova-MR 400/4 Tablet

Etova-MR 400/4 tablet is a combination of two different agents named Etodolac which is a painkiller and Thiocolchicoside which is a muscle relaxant. This medicine can be used to reduce swelling, stiffness, and pain related to arthritis of joints. This medicine can cause side effects like stomach ulcer, bleeding from the stomach, feeling sick, vomiting, loose motion, and pain in the upper abdomen.

This medicine should be taken orally with a glass of water after meals as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine should not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and in children without prior consultation with your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart problems, breathing difficulty, swellings of legs, high blood pressure, disease related to digestion, previous fit attacks, high level of sugar in the blood, high cholesterol level in the blood, history of smoking, stomach ulcer, and stomach bleeding.

Dosage

Overdose

Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Overdose of this medicine can cause headache, feeling sick, pain in the abdomen, blood in vomiting, dizziness, sleepiness, ringing sounds in ear, fit attacks, and unconsciousness. If you notice any of the above symptoms after consuming an overdose of this medicine, then contact your doctor immediately and report to a nearby emergency room of any hospital for proper management.

Missed a Dose

In case you forget to take a dose then take it as soon as you remember it but do not take double the dose to make up for missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

This medicine contains two different agents named Etodolac belonging to the class of painkiller and the other agent is Thiocolchicoside, which belongs to the muscle relaxant group of medicine. Etodolac helps in inhibiting pain by blocking the synthesis of pain-producing substances and Thiocolchicoside relaxes the muscle and helps in relieving muscle spasm.

Directions for Use

• Use this medicine in the dose and for the duration as directed by your doctor.
• This medicine should be taken orally with a glass of water after meals as per your doctor’s advice.
• Swallow the medicine without crushing or chewing it.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Etova-MR 400/4 tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information available for use of this medicine during pregnancy, so always consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or likely to be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Etova-MR 400/4 tablet while breastfeeding?

There is limited information for use of this medicine while breastfeeding so always consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding your child.

Driving

Can I drive after taking Etova-MR 400/4 tablet?

This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness as side effects so it is advisable to not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Etova-MR 400/4 tablet?

Alcohol can aggravate the side effects of this medicine like liver dysfunction, so it is better to avoid alcohol with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have liver disease or kidney disease
• You have heart problems
• You experience breathing difficulty
• You notice swelling of the legs
• You have high blood pressure
• You have a disease related to digestion
• You experience fit attacks or have a history of fits
• You have high level of sugar and cholesterol in blood
• You have a history of smoking
• You have stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding.
• You are pregnant or a lactating mother.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to any of the components of this medicine.
• If you have any history of difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, running nose after using a similar kind of pain killer in the past.
• If you have a history of bleeding from the stomach, active ulcer in the stomach, severe heart disease, liver failure, and kidney failure.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

• Ulcers
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Acidity
• Diarrhoea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of steroidal medication with this medicine can increase the risk of ulcers.
• The effect of blood thinners such as Warfarin can be increased when used together with this medicine.
• The effect of water pills, blood pressure-lowering medicines is reduced when used together with Etova-MR 400/4 tablet
• The risk of toxic reactions of medicines such as Methotrexate, tacrolimus, ciclosporin increases when used with this medicine.
• Use of other medicines similar to Etova-MR 400/4 tablet together can increase the risk of side effects. Hence it should be avoided.
• Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking. That includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder.

Storage and disposal

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
• Do not store above 30°C.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
• Do not take this medicine if you see any changes or any signs of deterioration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this medicine a steroid?

No, this medicine is a combination of a painkiller medicine and muscle relaxant medicine.

I am using this medicine for 5 days, but now I feel better so can I stop it?

It is advisable not to stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice.

Is Etova-Mr a painkiller?

Etova Mr is not a general painkiller, it is used as a muscle relaxant. It relieves the pain and discomfort of acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions like rigidity, stress, stiffness and muscle spasms.

What is the composition of Etova Mr?

The composition of Etova Mr includes a combination of two active ingredients named etodolac which is a painkiller and thiocolchicoside which is a muscle relaxant.

How to take Etova Mr?

Etova Mr should be taken exactly as told by the doctor. It would be best if taken with or after food to prevent stomach discomfort. It should be taken regularly to increase its effectiveness.