{"ok":true,"entry":{"slug":"etoricoxib","kind":"medication","name":"etoricoxib","aliases":["Arcoxia"],"brands_sg":["Arcoxia","Etohope","Etoxib","Pannexia","Etori"],"class":"COX-2 selective NSAID","tags":["pain-fever"],"use_for":"osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, acute pain","use_after":"once daily · sg label: shortest duration, lowest daily dose","use_duration":null,"take_with":"with or without food · onset may be faster without food","pros":["sg label: once-daily dosing across its licensed uses","30, 60, 90 and 120 mg strengths registered in sg","healthhub: may be taken with or without food"],"cons":["sg label: contraindicated under 16 years of age","raised blood pressure and ankle swelling are common","heart and gi-bleed risk rises with dose and duration"],"dose_note":"the sg arcoxia label (sin12104p) sets a separate ceiling for each licensed use: \"The dose for OA should not exceed 60 mg daily. The dose for RA should not exceed 90 mg daily … The dose for acute gout should not exceed 120 mg daily\", and 120 mg \"should be used only for the acute symptomatic period, limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment\"; the label also states that \"the shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose should be used\" — as directed on the label or by your pharmacist/doctor","dosage":null,"ul_status":null,"sg_class":"prescription-only","cautions":["high blood pressure that is not adequately controlled — an sg label contraindication and a healthhub warning","congestive heart failure (nyha ii–iv), established ischaemic heart, peripheral arterial or cerebrovascular disease — sg label contraindications","active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding, or inflammatory bowel disease — sg label contraindications","pregnancy and lactation, severe liver dysfunction, or creatinine clearance under 30 ml/min — sg label contraindications"],"clashes":[{"src":["healthhub_etoricoxib_int"],"note":"healthhub lists diuretics among medications etoricoxib can interact with","with":"diuretics such as furosemide"},{"src":["healthhub_etoricoxib_int"],"note":"healthhub lists oral corticosteroids among medications etoricoxib can interact with","with":"oral corticosteroids such as prednisolone"},{"src":["healthhub_etoricoxib_int"],"note":"healthhub lists certain blood pressure medications among the interactions","with":"ace inhibitors and arbs (captopril, enalapril, losartan, valsartan)"},{"src":["healthhub_etoricoxib_int"],"note":"healthhub lists certain medications to treat depression among the interactions","with":"ssri antidepressants such as fluoxetine or citalopram"},{"src":["healthhub_etoricoxib_int"],"note":"healthhub: etoricoxib is an nsaid, so taking it together with other nsaids is to be avoided","with":"other nsaids such as ibuprofen or diclofenac"}],"sources":[{"id":"hsa_register","url":"https://data.gov.sg/api/action/datastore_search?resource_id=d_767279312753558cbf19d48344577084&limit=6000","label":"HSA — Listing of Registered Therapeutic Products (data.gov.sg dataset d_767279312753558cbf19d48344577084), Forensicclassification column; all 5,511 rows cached at /tmp/hsa_all.json and filtered locally, 27 Aug 2026","quote":"ARCOXIA TABLET 60 mg SIN12104P | ETORICOXIB | Prescription Only | M01AH05; ARCOXIA TABLET 30MG SIN13669P; ARCOXIA TABLET 90 mg SIN12444P; ARCOXIA TABLET 120 mg SIN12103P; ETOHOPE SIN16515P; ETOXIB SIN16126P; PANNEXIA SIN16757P — all 57 etoricoxib rows 'Prescription Only'","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"ndf_arcoxia","url":"https://www.ndf.gov.sg/about-drugs/product-information/sin12104p/","label":"MOH National Drug Formulary (Singapore) — ARCOXIA TABLET 60 MG [SIN12104P], product information and forensic classification","quote":"ETORICOXIB - 60 MG … Registration Number SIN12104P … Licence Holder ORGANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. … Forensic Classification PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES … ATC code M01AH05 … Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription: NA","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"ndf_arcoxia_ind","url":"https://www.ndf.gov.sg/about-drugs/product-information/sin12104p/","label":"MOH National Drug Formulary (Singapore) — ARCOXIA [SIN12104P], 4.1 Therapeutic indications","quote":"ARCOXIA tablets are indicated for: Symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Symptomatic relief of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Pain and signs of inflammation associated with acute gouty arthritis, Treatment of acute pain","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"ndf_arcoxia_dose","url":"https://www.ndf.gov.sg/about-drugs/product-information/sin12104p/","label":"MOH National Drug Formulary (Singapore) — ARCOXIA [SIN12104P], 4.2 Posology: per-indication ceilings and duration limits","quote":"The dose for OA should not exceed 60 mg daily. The dose for RA should not exceed 90 mg daily … The dose for acute gout should not exceed 120 mg daily … limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"ndf_arcoxia_ci","url":"https://www.ndf.gov.sg/about-drugs/product-information/sin12104p/","label":"MOH National Drug Formulary (Singapore) — ARCOXIA [SIN12104P], 4.3 Contra-indications","quote":"Etoricoxib is contra-indicated in: … patients with congestive heart failure (NYHA II–IV) … patients with hypertension whose blood pressure has not been adequately controlled … patients with active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding … children and adolescents under 16 years of age","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"healthhub_etoricoxib","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/etoricoxib","label":"HealthHub (MOH Singapore) — Etoricoxib, Medication Information Leaflet","quote":"Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and reduce inflammation … You may take this medication with or without food … should be used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest possible time","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"healthhub_etoricoxib_se","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/etoricoxib","label":"HealthHub (MOH Singapore) — Etoricoxib, common and serious side effects","quote":"Increase in blood pressure … Fluid build up with swollen ankles, legs and/or hands … Prolonged use without medical supervision should be avoided as this may increase the risk of heart attacks or stroke, kidney problems and stomach ulcers","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"healthhub_etoricoxib_int","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/etoricoxib","label":"HealthHub (MOH Singapore) — Etoricoxib, what food or medication should I avoid","quote":"Etoricoxib can interact with the following medications: Diuretics (e.g. Furosemide), Oral corticosteroids (e.g. Prednisolone), Certain blood pressure medications … Certain medications to treat depression (e.g. Fluoxetine, Citalopram) … avoid taking together with other NSAIDs (e.g. Ibuprofen, Diclofenac)","accessed":"2026-08-27"}],"brand_certs":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-29T16:16:19.87501+08:00"},"disclaimer":"kozen-x is not a medical device and does not give medical advice. it lists what published sources have written down. absence of a record is not the same as safe."}