Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Etoricoxib
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory And Antirheumatic Products
What is Etoxib?
Uses
Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). Etoricoxib is a selective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase-2 and is used for t...
How It Works
The Molecular Weight of Etoricoxib is 358.84.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
60 mg — 24 hourly
For Arthritis, osteoarthritis
2
Adult · PO
90 mg — 24 hourly
For Rheumatoid arthritis:
3
Adult · PO
120 mg — 24 hourly
For Acute gouty arthritis:
Safety Alerts
Active or recurrent GI bleeding or ulceration, cerebrovascular disease, history of GI bleeding or GI perforation related to previous NSAID therapy, history of recurrent GI haemorrhage, ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, moderate to severe renal impairment, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy
Important Warnings
Renal, hepatic or cardiac impairment
GI disease, allergic disorders, avoid in acute porphyrias, coagulation defects, connective-tissue disorders, Crohns disease (may be exacerbated), elderly, oedema, risk factors for cardiovascular events, ulcerative colitis (may be exacerbated)
Side Effects
Angioedemablood disordersbronchospasmcolitisCrohns diseasedepressiondiarrhoeadizzinessdrowsinessfluid retentionGI bleeding and ulcerationGI disturbanceshaematuriaheadachehearing disturbances
Drug Interactions
Oral anticoagulants
ACE inhibitors
angiotensin II antagonists
diuretics
other NSAIDs
cyclosporin
tacrolimus
lithium
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Contraindicated or not recommended.
Storage
Store Below 30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 186.2
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 7 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 26.6 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 7Rs 186.2
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Etoricoxib, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Starcox
90Mg
Rs 349.16Rs 24.94/unit
Lowest price per unitGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Torib
90mg
Rs 261.8Rs 26.18/unit
SEARLE PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Flexia
90mg
Rs 4,508
No DRAP alertsFEROZSONS
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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