Etodolac Tablets and Capsules
Designed to support physical comfort to manage articular joint swelling and alleviate acute structural pain.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Etodolac
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule; Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 300mg · 400mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Etodolac Tablets and Capsules vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Etodolac Tablets and Capsules details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Acute Pain
- Alternative names
- lodine
- Therapeutic class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Known off-label uses
- dysmenorrhoea
- Contraindications
- recent coronary bypass graft surgery; history of aspirin-induced asthma
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; headache; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule; Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Warfarin; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults.
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; gastrointestinal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support physical comfort to manage articular joint swelling and alleviate acute structural pain.
Mechanism of action
Blocks systemic prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase pathway inside active inflammatory sites.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C/D: Avoid in late pregnancy due to potential risk of early closure of ductus arteriosus. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Etodolac Tablets and Capsules is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Etodolac, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.