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Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR

Manufactured by: Eris Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
Composition: Aceclofenac
Prescription Required: No
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Description

Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR is used to relieve pain in the conditions like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Do not take this medicine if you have any bleeding disorder, asthma or have a known allergy.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR

  • Abdominal painsevere
  • Constipationsevere
  • Diarrheasevere
  • Nausea and vomitingsevere
  • Skin rashsevere
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1.5 to 3 hours after oral administration.

Duration of effect

This medicine is excreted in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 12 to 16 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Aceclo 200 MG Tablet SR
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Flexifen 200 MG Tablet SR
Cipla Ltd.
Hifenac 200 MG Tablet SR
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Valus Sr 200 MG Tablet SR
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Zerodol 200 MG Tablet SR
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR is used to treat symptoms like swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

  • Osteoarthritis

    Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR is used to treat symptoms like tender and painful joints associated with Osteoarthritis.

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR is used to treat symptoms like stiffness and pain associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR

  • Allergy

    Avoid if you have a known allergy to Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR or other NSAIDs.

  • Asthma

    Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR is not recommended if you are diagnosed with asthma.

  • Bleeding

    Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR is not recommended if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder. It could cause severe swelling and bleeding in the stomach, colon, and anus.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.

  • Overdose

    A doctor should be contacted immediately if an overdose of Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR is suspected. Signs and symptoms of overdose include rashes on the skin, confusion, pain in the chest, blurred vision etc. Immediate medical attention is needed if an overdose is confirmed.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Drinking alcohol with this medicine substantially increases the risks of stomach bleeding.

  • Instructions

    - This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Interaction with Medicine

  • Lithiumsevere
  • Digoxinsevere
  • Corticosteroidsmoderate
  • Antihypertensivessevere

Disease interactions

  • Asthma

    severe
    Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR should not be taken if you have NSAID-sensitive asthma. Any such history should be reported to the doctor so that appropriate substitution can be done.

  • Gastro-Intestinal toxicity

    severe
    Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR and other NSAIDs should be taken after consulting a doctor especially if the intended duration is longer than a month. Any symptom indicating ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, appearance of coffee colored dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported immediately.

  • Impaired kidney function

    severe
    Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR should be taken after consulting a doctor if you suffering from a kidney disease. Suitable adjustment in dosage and monitoring of kidney functions is required in such situations.

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.

General Instructions

You should carefully follow all instructions on the label. The duration and amount of medicine consumed should be as prescribed by the doctor. It can be taken with food or after food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed to minimize the irritation caused in the stomach.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

General warnings

  • Gastro-intestinal bleeding

    - Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR can cause severe bleeding when taken for a long time. Elderly population with the history of the gastrointestinal disease are at higher risk.

  • Heart surgery

    - Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR should not be taken to relieve pain before or after undergoing a CABG (coronary artery bypass surgery).

  • Asthma

    - Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR is not recommended if you have asthma or family history of asthma.

  • Impaired kidney function

    - Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR is not recommended if you are suffering from impaired kidney function.

  • Impaired liver function

    - Use with caution with an initial dose of 100 mg once a day in the mild liver failure. Contraindicated in severe liver failure.

Other details

  • Food timings: Information not available
  • Administration time: Information not available
  • Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works

Erinac 200 MG Tablet SR works by inhibiting the chemical substances in the body that causes pain and swelling.

Legal Status

Approved
Unknown
Approved
Unknown

Classification

Category
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Schedule
OTC

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Information on this page was last updated on 6 Mar 2017

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