Aceclofenac

Description

Aceclofenac is a painkiller. It provides relief from pain, stiffness, and swelling due to various conditions related to your bone and joints. It is also used to provide relief from headaches, toothaches, backaches, menstrual pain, sprains, and strains. Aceclofenac works by preventing the release of a chemical substance that causes pain and swelling in your body. Aceclofenac can cause side effects like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, indigestion, and diarrhoea. These side effects subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they remain for a long time or become severe. Aceclofenac oral forms can be taken with a meal to avoid stomach irritation. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. For the ease of remembering, take it at around the same time every day. Take this medicine for the recommended duration. Avoid the discontinuation of Aceclofenac without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may come back. Aceclofenac injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Aceclofenac gel is for external use only. Apply a thin layer of Aceclofenac gel to the affected area as directed by your doctor. Aceclofenac is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels. Use this medicine with caution if you have heart, liver, and/or kidney problems. It is not recommended in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not established. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Aceclofenac

  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Skin rash
  • Indigestion
  • Heartburn
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Visual disturbances

Uses of Aceclofenac

What is it prescribed for?

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Mild to moderate pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • Onset of action
    The time at which Aceclofenac shows its effect is not known.
  • Duration of effect
    Aceclofenac may remain in your body for approximately 24 hours.
  • Safe with alcohol?
    Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Aceclofenac as it will increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
  • Is it habit forming?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported for Aceclofenac.
  • Usage in pregnancy?
    Aceclofenac is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the third trimester (last 3 months) as it may harm your foetus. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
  • Usage while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Aceclofenac passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Aceclofenac if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and causes breathing difficulty. Aceclofenac is not recommended for use if you have a history of asthma after taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.).

Peptic Ulcer

Peptic Ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach and intestine. Peptic ulcer causes bleeding in the stomach and intestine leading to symptoms like blood in stools/vomit, black-coloured stools, and cramps in the stomach. Aceclofenac is not recommended for use if you have active or a history of repetitive peptic ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding as it may worsen your condition.

Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Aceclofenac is not recommended for use if you have severe liver and/or kidney problems. This medicine may further damage your liver and/or kidneys and worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Aceclofenac is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the third trimester (last 3 months) as it may harm your foetus. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine in the first 6 months of pregnancy.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Aceclofenac passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Skin rash

Aceclofenac may cause skin allergies in some cases. If you observe any symptoms like rashes, hives (itchy and painful eruption), or other allergic symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.

Bleeding disorders

Use Aceclofenac with caution if you have blood-clotting problems as this medicine may prolong the blood clotting time and increase the risk of bleeding.

Driving or operating machines

Aceclofenac may cause sleepiness, blurred vision, or dizziness in some cases. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you experience such symptoms after taking this medicine.

Impaired liver function

Use Aceclofenac with caution if you have liver problems as this medicine is broken down in your liver. Hence, it may lead to the accumulation of the medicine and increase the risk of side effects. It may also further cause liver damage. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver functions and liver enzyme levels while taking this medicine.

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a condition in which your own immune system attacks your body. This can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, brain, etc. The symptoms are skin rash, joint pain, and tiredness. Use Aceclofenac with caution if you have systemic lupus erythematosus as it may further worsen your condition.

Use in children

Aceclofenac is not recommended in children below 18 years of age due to lack of safety and efficacy data.

Missed Dose

Oral forms/Gel: Try not to skip the dose of Aceclofenac. If you miss a dose, take/apply it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one. Injection: As Aceclofenac is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Oral forms: Never take more than the prescribed dose of Aceclofenac. Seek emergency medical attention in case of overdose for further guidance. Gel: An overdose of Aceclofenac is not likely to cause any serious effects. However, swallowing this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required. Injection: Since Aceclofenac is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Aceclofenac as it will increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
Interaction with Medicine

Corticosteroids

Antihypertensives

Digoxin

Warfarin

Lithium

Disease interactions

Gastro-Intestinal toxicity

Avoid long-term use of Aceclofenac as it may cause damage to your stomach and intestine. Conditions like bleeding, ulceration (sores in the lining of your stomach and intestine), and perforation (holes that form in the walls of the stomach and intestine) can occur. If you experience symptoms like indigestion, vomiting of blood, or appearance of coffee-coloured stools, etc. consult your doctor immediately.

Kidney Disease

Prolonged use of high doses of Aceclofenac may cause kidney problems. Hence, use this medicine cautiously if you have mild to moderate kidney problems. Your doctor may suggest tests to closely monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.

Heart Disease

Avoid long-term use of a high dose of Aceclofenac if you have pre-existing heart conditions like heart failure (a condition in which your heart is unable to pump a sufficient amount of blood), ischaemic heart diseases (heart problems due to narrowing of the blood vessels that supply oxygen to the heart), etc. This medicine may cause fluid retention (abnormal build-up of fluid in the body) and also increase the risk of a heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Oral forms: Take Aceclofenac tablet/capsule with food to avoid stomach irritation. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet/capsule. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take this medicine at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Take this medicine for the recommended duration. If you are taking this medicine for long-term, your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver enzymes and blood count. Mouth Dissolving (MD) Tablet: Keep Aceclofenac MD Tablet in the mouth. It will dissolve in a short period of time (within seconds). Swallow the medicine with saliva. You can drink an adequate amount of water after swallowing the medicine. Dispersible Tablet (DT): DT dissolves quickly and easily in water. Disperse Aceclofenac DT in a teaspoonful or a glass of water before administration. Do not take the medicine if the tablet is not dissolved/dispersed entirely in the water. Injection: Aceclofenac injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Gel: Aceclofenac gel is recommended for external use only. Apply the gel to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment depending on the severity of your health condition.
Miscelleneous

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Aceclofenac stops the release of a chemical called prostaglandins, that is responsible pain and swelling. Thus, this medicine provides relief from pain and makes you feel better.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Analgesics

Schedule

Schedule H

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