PCX Tablet

Prescription Required
Marketer: Dr D SANTE LIFESCIENCES
Salt Composition: Etoricoxib (60mg), Paracetamol (325mg)
Storage: Store in a cool, dry environment below 30°C.

📌 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

PCX Tablet is a dual-acting analgesic used for moderate to severe pain, particularly in musculoskeletal conditions. Etoricoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor offering potent anti-inflammatory action, while Paracetamol complements analgesia via central pathways.

💊 PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASS

  • Etoricoxib: Selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID class)
  • Paracetamol: Central acting non-opioid analgesic

🩺 CLINICAL USES

  • Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
  • Back pain, cervical spondylosis
  • Acute musculoskeletal trauma
  • Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
  • Dental pain or post-surgical pain

🌟 BENEFITS

  • Superior pain control with lower risk of GI bleeding (compared to traditional NSAIDs)
  • Reduces swelling and stiffness in joints
  • Well-tolerated even in short-term high pain states

⚙️ MECHANISM OF ACTION

  • Etoricoxib selectively blocks COX-2 enzyme → inhibits prostaglandin synthesis → reduces pain and inflammation
  • Paracetamol works centrally by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the brain → relieves pain and fever

🔄 DIRECTIONS FOR USE

  1. Take 1 tablet once or twice daily after food
  2. Do not exceed 2 tablets/day unless directed by a doctor

⚠️ MAJOR SIDE EFFECTS

  • Hypertension, fluid retention, or cardiac arrhythmia (with long-term use)
  • Liver toxicity if overdosed (due to paracetamol)
  • Gastric ulceration or bleeding (rare, but possible)

🧾 MINOR SIDE EFFECTS

  • Heartburn or nausea
  • Dizziness or fatigue
  • Mild increase in liver enzymes

🚨 WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS

  • Avoid in heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, or renal dysfunction
  • Limit alcohol to reduce liver strain
  • Monitor LFTs if used beyond 14 days
  • Do not combine with other NSAIDs