Etodolacdrug info
24 HR etodolac 400 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
What it is used for
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of etodolac extended-release tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use etodolac extended-release tablets. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). Etodolac extended-release tablets are indicated: For relief of signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective November 28, 2024. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Etodolac Extended-Release Tablets contain etodolac, which is a member of the pyranocarboxylic acid group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Each tablet contains etodolac for oral administration. Etodolac is a racemic mixture of [+]S and [-]R-enantiomers. It is a white crystalline compound, insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohols, chloroform, dimethyl sulfoxide, and aqueous polyethylene glycol. The chemical name is (±) 1,8-diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano-[3,4-b]indole-1-acetic acid. The molecular weight is 287.37. Its molecular formula is C 17 H 21 NO 3 and it has the following structural formula: The inactive ingredients in etodolac extended-release tablets include: HPMC 2910, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, PEG 8000, polydextrose FCC, povidone, titanium dioxide and triacetin. In addition, the 500 mg and 600 mg tablets contain Indigo Carmine Lake and the 400 mg and 600 mg tablets contain Allura Red AC Lake and Sunset Yellow F.C.F. Lake. In addition, the 500 mg tablets contain yellow iron oxide. Meets USP Dissolution Test 4. Chemical Structure
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective November 28, 2024. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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