Lodine
Indicated to alleviate pain and inflammation in chronic musculoskeletal conditions to support mobility.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Etodolac
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 200 · 300 · 400mg
Lodine details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Pain
- Alternative names
- Etopan
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- Pyranoindole acetic acid
- Known off-label uses
- ankylosing spondylitis
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dyspepsia; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; abdominal pain; constipation; flatulence
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Wyeth
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; lithium; alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in children.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to etodolac; active peptic ulceration; history of asthma triggered by aspirin; severe heart failure
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in elderly patients; monitor blood pressure regularly; risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to alleviate pain and inflammation in chronic musculoskeletal conditions to support mobility.
Mechanism of action
Etodolac works by inhibiting the enzymes cyclooxygenase-1 and cyclooxygenase-2, which are responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandins that mediate pain and inflammation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid, particularly in the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Lodine
Lodine is a brand of etodolac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for the management of pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The same active ingredient is also sold under the name Etopan. This medication is supplied as a tablet, available in strengths of 200mg, 300mg and 400mg.
Buying Lodine online
Lodine is registered across 13 markets, including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with further availability in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. Generic versions of etodolac, often manufactured in India, remain a highly affordable alternative to the original version produced by Wyeth. For many expats and residents living in regions where a reliable supply is difficult to find, ordering online offers a consistent way to maintain access to this treatment.