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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Itode-P Tablet 10's

Itode-P Tablet 10's is an oral prescription medicine used to relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation in your joints and muscles. It is commonly prescribed for conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and other painful musculoskeletal conditions. This medication helps reduce physical discomfort, allowing you to move more easily and perform your daily activities.

For the best results, take Itode-P Tablet 10's exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually at the same time each day to maintain consistent medicine levels in your body. You can take this tablet with or without food, though taking it with food may help prevent an upset stomach. Combining this treatment with gentle joint exercises, a balanced diet, and maintaining a healthy weight can significantly improve your mobility and joint health.

While taking Itode-P Tablet 10's, you may experience mild, temporary side effects such as mild stomach discomfort, dizziness, or headache. However, if you notice any severe symptoms like sudden shortness of breath, severe chest pain, yellowing of your skin or eyes, or dark stools, stop taking the medication and seek medical help immediately.

Before starting Itode-P Tablet 10's, tell your doctor if you have a history of high blood pressure, heart problems, stomach ulcers, kidney issues, or liver disease. Do not take this medicine if you have an active stomach ulcer, severe heart failure, or a history of allergic reactions to pain relievers.

This medication can interact with blood thinners, other pain medicines, and blood pressure pills, which may increase your risk of bleeding or kidney damage. Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking while using this medicine, as they can increase your risk of stomach ulcers and liver damage. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an elderly individual, consult your doctor before taking Itode-P Tablet 10's to ensure it is safe for you. This medicine is generally not recommended for children and adolescents under 16 years of age unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.

Uses of Itode-P Tablet 10's

Itode-P Tablet 10's is used to treat pain, inflammation, and fever in various conditions. The detailed uses of Itode-P Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Osteoarthritis: Itode-P Tablet 10's helps reduce the painful swelling, stiffness, and tenderness in the joints of patients suffering from this degenerative joint disease.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: This medicine reduces long-term joint inflammation, pain, and swelling caused by this autoimmune condition, helping to improve joint flexibility.
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis: It relieves pain and stiffness in the spine, allowing for better posture and movement.
  • Gout attacks: It provides rapid relief from the severe, sudden joint pain, redness, and swelling associated with acute gout flare-ups.
  • Acute musculoskeletal pain: It helps manage short-term pain from muscle strains, sprains, dental procedures, or post-surgery recovery.

Key Benefits

Itode-P Tablet 10's provides effective, dual-action relief that targets both pain and underlying inflammation, helping you return to your normal routine quickly.

Benefits include:

  • It works quickly to ease moderate to severe discomfort so you can go about your day with less pain.
  • By targeting inflammation directly at the source, it helps restore flexibility and movement to stiff joints.
  • Reducing constant physical discomfort helps you sleep better, walk more easily, and participate in physical therapy or daily activities.

Directions for Use

  • Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet, as this can interfere with how the medicine is absorbed in your body.
  • You can take this medicine with or without food. If you have a sensitive stomach, taking it with a meal or a glass of milk may help prevent mild stomach upset.
  • Try to take your dose at the same time every day to keep a steady level of the medicine in your bloodstream.
  • Always follow your doctor's exact instructions regarding the duration of treatment. Do not take this medicine for longer than prescribed, as long-term use can increase the risk of side effects.

How Itode-P Tablet 10's Works

Itode-P Tablet 10's contains Etoricoxib and Paracetamol, which work together in different ways to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. • Etoricoxib: It is a selective pain-relief agent that inhibits a specific enzyme called COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2), which is responsible for causing pain and inflammation at the affected site. By blocking this enzyme, it stops the production of inflammatory chemicals, reducing swelling and long-term discomfort. • Paracetamol: It is a widely used pain reliever and fever reducer. Its exact mechanism is not fully understood, but it is believed to act primarily in the central nervous system. It blocks pain signals from reaching your brain, which helps raise your overall pain threshold.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Itode-P Tablet 10's as it may cause increased drowsiness. It can also increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Itode-P Tablet 10's; your doctor will decide whether Itode-P Tablet 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Itode-P Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Itode-P Tablet 10's should not be given to children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Heart

Unsafe

This medicine is contraindicated in cardiac patients due to its adverse effects. However, if prescribed extreme caution should be exercised.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Itode-P Tablet 10's can be given in elderly patients with caution due to the serious adverse effects.

What if I have taken an overdose of Itode-P Tablet 10's

If you accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Itode-P Tablet 10's, seek immediate medical attention or call emergency services right away. Symptoms of an overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, or drowsiness. A quick medical evaluation is necessary to protect your liver and kidneys.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy weight: Carrying extra weight puts additional stress on weight-bearing joints like your knees and hips. Losing even a small amount of weight can significantly reduce joint pain and wear.
  • Engage in low-impact exercise: Activities such as swimming, cycling, and walking help keep your joints flexible and strengthen the surrounding muscles without putting too much strain on them.
  • Apply hot or cold therapy: Use warm compresses to soothe stiff joints in the morning, or apply cold packs to swollen areas after activity to help reduce inflammation naturally.
  • Eat an anti-inflammatory diet: Incorporate foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (like flaxseeds, walnuts, and fatty fish) and antioxidants (like berries and leafy greens) to help support your body's natural healing process.
  • Stay well-hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps keep your joint cartilage lubricated and supports healthy kidney function, which is essential while taking pain medications.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Itode-P Tablet 10's to start to work: Itode-P Tablet 10's ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hours after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Itode-P Tablet 10's last: The duration of action for Itode-P Tablet 10's is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Itode-P Tablet 10's

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal routine. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Check other medications: Always check the labels of other over-the-counter pain, cold, or sinus medicines to ensure they do not contain similar pain-relieving ingredients, as this can lead to an accidental overdose and potential liver damage.
  • Monitor your blood pressure: This medicine can sometimes cause a rise in blood pressure. If you have hypertension, check your blood pressure regularly and report any sudden increases to your doctor.
  • Watch for signs of bleeding: Alert your healthcare provider immediately if you experience unusual bruising, nosebleeds, or pink-colored urine.
  • Avoid alcohol completely: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, as the combination significantly increases your risk of severe liver damage and stomach bleeding.
  • Inform your surgeon or dentist: Before undergoing any surgical or dental procedures, let your doctor or dentist know that you are taking Itode-P Tablet 10's, as it may affect blood clotting.
  • Limit prolonged use: Use this medicine for the shortest duration necessary to manage your symptoms, as directed by your doctor, to protect your cardiovascular and digestive systems.
  • Inform your doctor about sulfa allergies: If you have a known allergy to sulfonamide medicines, tell your doctor before taking Itode-P Tablet 10's. Although cross-reactivity is uncommon, additional medical assessment may be recommended before starting treatment.

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Drug-Drug Interactions:

  • Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin): Taking these together can significantly increase your risk of severe stomach bleeding.
  • Other NSAID pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen): Combining Itode-P Tablet 10's with other anti-inflammatory pain medications increases the risk of stomach ulcers and kidney damage.
  • Blood pressure medications (e.g., enalapril, lisinopril): This medicine may reduce the effectiveness of your blood pressure pills and increase the risk of kidney strain.
  • Mood stabilisers (e.g., lithium): Itode-P Tablet 10's may increase the levels of lithium in your body, leading to toxic side effects.
  • Immunosuppressants (e.g., methotrexate): The etoricoxib component may increase methotrexate levels in the blood, potentially raising the risk of methotrexate toxicity, including liver problems, low blood cell counts, and kidney effects.

Drug-Food Interactions:

  • Alcohol: Consuming alcohol while on this medication increases the risk of stomach irritation, bleeding, and serious liver damage.

Drug-Disease Interactions:

  • Active stomach ulcers or bleeding: Do not take this medicine if you have active digestive tract bleeding, as it can worsen the condition.
  • Severe liver or kidney disease: This medicine can put extra strain on these organs, potentially worsening liver damage or kidney failure.
  • Heart disease or high blood pressure: This medication can cause fluid retention and increase blood pressure, which may worsen heart failure and increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as a heart attack or stroke, particularly with prolonged use or in patients with existing cardiovascular disease.
  • Asthma: Some patients with a history of aspirin-sensitive asthma may experience severe breathing difficulties or wheezing.

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FAQs

Itode-P Tablet 10's is used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty‚ arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tooth pain, headache, nerve pain, muscular pain, back pain, fever, cold, and flu.

Itode-P Tablet 10's works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.

Itode-P Tablet 10's is used to reduce and relieve pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Arthritis is the tenderness and swelling of the joints.

Avoid taking Itode-P Tablet 10's if you have stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, or heart problems. Talk to your doctor regarding your concerns; he/she may prescribe alternative medicine.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Itode-P Tablet 10's. Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Itode-P Tablet 10's might cause swelling of feet and hands due to fluid retention (oedema). While lying down, raise your legs above by putting a pillow below them. Follow a low-salt diet as it might help in reducing fluid build-up.

Itode-P Tablet 10's along with birth control pills might increase the risk of side effects. Please consult your doctor, he/she may suggest an alternate method of contraception.

Yes, the use of Itode-P Tablet 10's causes dizziness. If you feel dizzy, take rest for some time and resume when you feel better. However, consult the doctor if the dizziness persists for longer time or worsens.

Yes, the use of Itode-P Tablet 10's is contraindicated in patients with known allergic reactions to NSAIDs. If you have heart disease, gastrointestinal ulcers, kidney or liver impairment, high blood pressure, and asthma. Please, consult a doctor before taking Itode-P Tablet 10's.

Yes, the long-term use of Itode-P Tablet 10's can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce prostaglandins, a chemical that protects them from damage. Long term use of painkillers lowers the prostaglandins levels in the body leading to kidney damage. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any kidney problem before taking Itode-P Tablet 10's.

No, taking Itode-P Tablet 10's in higher doses than recommended is not effective. It leads to an increase of unwanted side effects. If your symptoms are worsening, please consult your doctor.

Itode-P Tablet 10's contains Paracetamol which is known to cause liver damage especially if taken in higher than recommended doses. Also, avoid alcohol consumption with Itode-P Tablet 10's as it increases the risk of liver damage. If you notice any of the early signs and symptoms such as dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, fever, loss of appetite, please consult the doctor immediately.

Store Itode-P Tablet 10's at room temperature in a cool and dry place. Keep it out of reach of children and pets. Disposal of Itode-P Tablet 10's is done by following the local guidelines.

Itode-P Tablet 10's should be continued for as long as advised by your doctor, when used for long-term pain relief. It can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.

Itode-P Tablet 10's causes side effects such as constipation, nausea, skin rash, swelling of hands and feet, diarrhoea, headache, increased blood pressure, ingestion, and stomach pain. Please, consult the doctor if these side effects persists or worsens.

Yes, you can take Itode-P Tablet 10's with or without food. However, if you often get an upset stomach when taking medications, taking them with a meal or a glass of milk can help prevent discomfort. If stomach irritation persists, talk to your doctor.

No, Itode-P Tablet 10's is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, especially in the third trimester, as it may harm the developing baby or affect delivery. Always talk to your doctor before taking any pain medication if you are pregnant or nursing.

You should only take Itode-P Tablet 10's for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Using this medicine long-term or in high doses can increase the risk of heart problems, stomach ulcers, and kidney issues. Talk to your doctor to find the safest treatment plan for long-term pain.

You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Itode-P Tablet 10's. Alcohol can increase the risk of severe stomach bleeding and put extra strain on your liver, which can lead to serious liver damage. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns about alcohol use.

No, you should not take other pain relievers (especially those containing similar active ingredients or NSAIDs like ibuprofen) while using Itode-P Tablet 10's unless specifically advised by your doctor. Doing so increases your risk of liver damage and stomach ulcers. Talk to your doctor about safe combinations.

If your pain does not improve after a few days of taking Itode-P Tablet 10's as prescribed, do not increase your dose on your own. Instead, talk to your doctor, who can re-evaluate your condition and adjust your treatment plan safely.

Itode-P Tablet 10's is generally not indicated for children or adolescents under 16 years of age unless specifically recommended by a doctor. The safety and effectiveness of etoricoxib-containing products have not been established for routine paediatric use. Parents or caregivers should consult a healthcare professional for age-appropriate pain management options.

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India

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711 712, Modi Tower, 98 Nehru Place, New Delhi- 110019, India
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