Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside Tablets are a combination medicine used to manage pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms.

Here are the key details:

• Composition: Each tablet contains:

  • Etoricoxib – a selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID) that reduces pain and inflammation.

  • Thiocolchicoside – a muscle relaxant that relieves muscle spasms and stiffness.

• Dosage Form: Oral tablets, usually taken once daily or as prescribed by a doctor, often with food to reduce stomach irritation.

• Mode of Action:

  • Etoricoxib: Blocks COX-2 enzymes, decreasing prostaglandin production, which alleviates pain and inflammation.

  • Thiocolchicoside: Acts on muscle fibers and central nervous system receptors to reduce muscle spasm and stiffness.

  • Together, they provide dual relief from inflammation-related pain and associated muscle tension.

• Uses:

  • Musculoskeletal pain – back pain, neck pain, or joint pain with associated muscle spasm.

  • Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis – to reduce pain and relax stiff muscles.

  • Acute injury-related pain – sprains, strains, or post-surgical musculoskeletal discomfort.

• Treatment Goal: To relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and relax tense muscles, improving mobility and comfort.

• Side Effects:

  • Common: nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach discomfort, drowsiness (from Thiocolchicoside).

  • Less common/serious: gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney or liver issues (from Etoricoxib), allergic reactions, low blood pressure, or excessive muscle weakness.

• Precautions:

  • Use with caution in patients with heart disease, kidney or liver problems, stomach ulcers, or low blood pressure.

  • Avoid alcohol or other sedatives, as Thiocolchicoside can increase drowsiness.

  • Should be taken at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary.

  • Regular monitoring may be required during long-term use.

  • Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless prescribed.

👉 This combination is effective for painful inflammatory conditions with associated muscle spasm, providing both anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxing benefits in a single tablet.