ETODOLAC 400MG + PARACETAMOL 500MG – This medicine is used to relieve pain. As we can see that is the combination of two medicines that is Etodolac and Paracetamol. The dosage of Etodolac is 400 mg and paracetamol is 500 mg. Fortune Labs is the manufacturer of this medicine and manufactures the medicine by the name of FORDOLAC-P. 

How does the medicine work?

The two medicines Etodolac and Paracetamol work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever, and inflammation (redness and swelling). It is a painkiller and blocks the chemical messengers from responding. It is the perfect medicine for ortho related health problems. It helps in treating conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc. The substances in this medicine can cause a decrease in symptoms such as pain, joint stiffness, and tenderness. 

Know about the side effects

The common side effects of ETODOLAC and PARACETAMOL medicine are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, headache, tiredness, rash, ringing in your ears, clay or black-colored stools, and increased heartbeat. Although, these side effects are usually mild and temporary. If you feel that any of these side effects are getting any worse then consult a doctor right away.

Precautions to be taken

If you are taking this medicine then you must tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, heart attack or stroke, blood clot, stomach bleeding, asthma, edema (fluid overload), smoking habit, and liver, and kidney disease. Also, tell your doctor if you see cough up or vomit blood or notice black or tarry stools, as it can be a sign of stomach bleeding. This medicine can also increase skin sensitivity to the sun, so avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, and tanning beds.

Safety advice

It is not recommended to have alcohol along with the medication. It can affect the health of the patient and can make it worse. Since the medicine can cause drowsiness alcohol can worsen the health even more. For pregnant women, it can be harmful to the unborn. Therefore, avoid taking the medicine. You should not drive or operate any heavy machinery as you are quite dizzy already. In addition, people having liver or kidney problems tell their doctor about the health problem and then take this medicine as recommended by your doctor.