Hixib (60mg) 20 Tablets

Description

Hixib 60mg Tablets contain Etoricoxib and are made by Cell Laboratories. Etoricoxib reduces pain and inflammation by blocking the COX-2 enzyme. It works for 24 hours, so it is taken once a day. You can order it online from Divine Medicines with home delivery across Lahore.

Quick Facts

• Brand: Hixib
• Formula (generic): Etoricoxib
• Manufacturer: Cell Laboratories
• Drug class: NSAID – selective COX-2 inhibitor
• Dosage form: Oral tablet
• Pack size: 2 strips of 10 tablets

Ingredients

Each tablet contains Etoricoxib 60 mg.

Drug Class

NSAID – selective COX-2 inhibitor.

Dosage Form & Pack Size

Oral tablet. Available as a full pack (2 strips of 10 tablets) or as a single strip of 10 tablets.

Uses

Hixib 60mg is used for:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Acute gout attacks
• Short-term pain after dental surgery

Dosage

Osteoarthritis: 30–60 mg once daily. Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: 60–90 mg once daily. Acute gout: 120 mg once daily for up to 8 days. Dental pain: 90 mg once daily for up to 3 days.

How to Use

Swallow the tablet with water once a day, with or without food.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose when you remember. If the next dose is due soon, skip the missed one. Do not take a double dose.

Overdose

If you take too much, contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency department straight away.

When Not to Use

• Active stomach ulcer or bleeding
• Severe heart failure, heart disease or previous stroke
• Severe kidney or liver disease
• Allergy or asthma attacks triggered by aspirin or other NSAIDs
• Last 3 months of pregnancy
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Children under 16

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Stomach pain and indigestion
• Diarrhoea
• Swelling of the ankles
• Raised blood pressure
• Headache

Seek urgent help for chest pain, black stools, vomiting blood, swelling of the face, or a severe skin reaction.

Precautions & Warnings

• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time
• Can raise blood pressure and the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially with long use
• Can cause stomach ulcers and bleeding; take with food
• Avoid alcohol

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Avoid in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Use earlier in pregnancy or during breastfeeding only if your doctor advises.

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin, other NSAIDs and steroids increase stomach bleeding risk
• Warfarin, clopidogrel and SSRIs increase bleeding risk
• Blood pressure medicines and diuretics may be less effective and kidney risk increases
• Lithium and methotrexate levels may rise
• Rifampicin reduces its effect
• Oral contraceptives: hormone levels may rise

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep in the original pack and out of reach of children.

FAQs

What is the Hixib 60mg price in Pakistan?

Current prices for a full pack and for a single strip are shown at the top of this page. Order online from Divine Medicines for delivery in Lahore.

Can I buy a single strip of Hixib 60mg?

Yes. You can choose either a full pack or a single strip.

What is the formula of Hixib 60mg?

The formula (generic name) of Hixib 60mg is Etoricoxib.

Who manufactures Hixib 60mg?

Hixib 60mg is manufactured by Cell Laboratories and is available at Divine Medicines with delivery across Lahore.

Is Hixib 60mg taken once daily?

Yes.

Is Hixib 60mg used for gout attacks?

Yes, at 120 mg daily for up to 8 days.

Can people with high blood pressure take Hixib 60mg?

Not if blood pressure is uncontrolled.

Disclaimer

Always use this medicine strictly according to your doctor’s instructions and prescribed dosage.