Kritcox P 60mg/325mg Tablet

Quick info

Kritcox P 60mg/325mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine used to reduce pain and inflammation in various conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. Kritcox P 60mg/325mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and your needs. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, indigestion, stomach pain, flatulence, swelling of hands and feet, and flu-like symptoms. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects by prescribing an alternative medicine or adjusting the dose. The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, liver, or have stomach ulcers. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using this medicine.

How it works

Kritcox P 60mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Etoricoxib and Paracetamol. Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever.

Direction of use

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. Kritcox P 60mg/325mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Kritcox P 60mg/325mg Tablet to get relief from pain and inflammation.
• You can take the tablet either with or without food, although the tablets may work more quickly if they are taken without food.
• During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
• If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness can be made worse by Kritcox P 60mg/325mg Tablet. If this happens to you, see your doctor as soon as possible.

Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Flatulence
• Swelling of hands and feet
• Flu-like symptoms