Newcox P Tabs 30`s

Newcox P 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.

Dose

Take the tablet either with or without food, although the tablets may work more quickly if they are taken without food. It is only taken once daily.

Precautions

• 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 Etoricoxib + Paracetamol. If this happens to you, see your doctor as soon as possible.
• The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or active, recurrent stomach ulcer / bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with a history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
• Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.