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Acent-MD Tablet

Manufactured byINTRA LABS PVT. LTD
ContainsAceclofenac
Description
Acent-MD Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine used to reduce pain from various conditions. It provides effective relief from pain, stiffness, and swelling due to ankylosing spondylitis and arthritis namely, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Aceclofenac works by preventing the release of a chemical substance that causes pain and swelling in the body. Common side effects of Acent-MD Tablet are nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhoea. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. Use it cautiously in individuals with liver and kidney problems. You can take Acent-MD Tablet with food, milk, or an antacid to avoid stomach irritation. For the ease of remembering, take it at around the same time every day. Acent-MD Tablet relieves pain and swelling due to arthritic conditions but does not cure it.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Acent-MD Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Skin rash
  • Headache
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Loss of appetite
  • Heartburn

Uses of Acent-MD Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Aceclofenac tablet MD provides relief from pain within 1.5 to 3 hours of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action for aceclofenac tablet MD is 12 to 16 hours. You may have to take your next dose if your pain continues.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while treatment with Acent-MD Tablet due to the risk of stomach bleeding.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported for Acent-MD Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Acent-MD Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the third trimester (last 3 months) due to the risk of harmful effects on your baby. But in some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine during the first 6 months of pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before starting the medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Acent-MD Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

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

Asthma

Patients with asthma may experience allergic reactions while taking Acent-MD Tablet. Hence it is not recommended for use in patients with asthma, especially those who had experienced allergic reactions with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Acent-MD Tablet may cause stomach and intestinal bleeding and ulcers. Therefore it is not recommended for use in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation disorders since it may worsen the condition.

Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Use of Acent-MD Tablet should be avoided in patients suffering from severe impairment of liver/kidney function as it may increase the risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Acent-MD Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the third trimester (last 3 months) due to the risk of harmful effects on your baby. But in some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine during the first 6 months of pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before starting the medicine.

Breast-feeding

Acent-MD Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Heart disease

Long-term use of Acent-MD Tablet may increase the risk of a heart attack in patients with pre-existing heart conditions or heart failure. It is not used for treating pain after coronary bypass surgery.

Use in children

Acent-MD Tablet is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.

Heart surgery

Do not use Acent-MD Tablet for relieving pain after heart surgery.

Driving or operating machinery

Acent-MD Tablet may cause sleepiness, blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. Hence it is advised not to drive vehicles and operate heavy machinery after taking this medicine.

Skin rash

Acent-MD Tablet may cause serious skin allergies without any warnings. These events may be fatal in rare cases. Signs and symptoms like rashes, hives, fever, or other allergic symptoms should be reported to the doctor immediately. The treatment should be discontinued if these symptoms appear.

Impaired liver function

Patients with liver diseases should ask their pharmacist/doctor how Acent-MD Tablet may affect their liver. Acent-MD Tablet conversion to its active form may be reduced in patients with impaired liver function, which may lead to liver failure. A dosage reduction may be required in some patients.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Acent-MD Tablet. If it's time for the next dose, do not double the dose.

Overdose

Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose of Acent-MD Tablet 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

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while treatment with Acent-MD Tablet due to the risk of stomach bleeding.
Interaction with Medicine

Lithium

Digoxin

Corticosteroids

Antihypertensives

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Gastro-Intestinal toxicity

Long term use of Acent-MD Tablet can cause damage to the stomach and intestine. Serious conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestinal wall can occur. Any symptom indicating ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, the appearance of coffee coloured dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported immediately.

Kidney Disease

Prolonged use of high doses of Acent-MD Tablet may cause kidney problems, such as painful urination and protein or blood in the urine. Hence this medicine should be used cautiously in kidney impaired patients. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Acent-MD Tablet with or after food. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take this tablet at the same time every day.
Miscelleneous

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Acent-MD Tablet stops the release of a chemical called prostaglandins, that increase pain and swelling. Thus, this medicine provides relief from your aches and makes you feel better.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Drugbank.ca. 2021. Aceclofenac | DrugBank Online. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 2 February 2021].

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06736>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Aceclofenac. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 2 February 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Aceclofenac>
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Information on this page was last updated on 1 Mar 2021

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