Etova 400 mg Tablet

Etova 400 mg Tablet is a prescription pain-relief medicine that contains etodolac 400 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class and is used to help reduce pain and inflammation. Etova 400 mg Tablet may be prescribed for conditions such as arthritis-related pain, muscle and joint pain, and other inflammatory pain problems.

How it works: Etodolac works by blocking substances called prostaglandins that cause pain, swelling, and inflammation. As an oral tablet, Etova 400 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to provide systemic relief.

Etova 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Etova 200 mg Tablet and Etova 300 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a larger dose in one tablet. This strength may be more convenient for people who need a stronger anti-inflammatory effect or fewer tablets per dose, but it is not the usual starting strength for everyone.

• Osteoarthritis pain and stiffness
• Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
• Mild to moderate pain
• Inflammatory joint pain
• Muscle and soft tissue pain

• Swallow Etova 400 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor says it is okay.
• It may be taken with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time recommended by your doctor.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as other NSAIDs unless your prescriber specifically told you to.

Each Etova 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of etodolac per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once or multiple times per day, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose must be set by your doctor. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, the dose should be individualized and not adjusted on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Etodolac may include:

• Stomach upset
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache

• Etova 400 mg Tablet can increase the risk of stomach bleeding, especially in people with a history of ulcers.
• Higher-strength NSAID treatment may raise blood pressure or worsen heart failure in some patients.
• Avoid alcohol or limit it, because it can increase stomach irritation and bleeding risk.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, or a history of NSAID allergy.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Etova 400 mg Tablet.
• Do not take it during late pregnancy unless your doctor specifically instructs you to.
• Older adults may be more likely to have stomach or kidney side effects with this strength.

• Other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin at pain-relief doses
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics
• Lithium
• Methotrexate

Store Etova 400 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.