Acekon P 100 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

This medication is a combination of two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is prescribed for people with painful rheumatic conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. This tablet works by blocking the effect of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes.

It makes chemical prostaglandins at sites of injury or damage, causing pain, swelling, and inflammation. This medication eases pain and reduces inflammation. You should not be taking this medication if –

• You are allergic to this medication or other anti-inflammatory pain killers
• You ever had a problem with stomach or duodenal bleeding, such as an ulcer
• You have a heart condition or impaired kidney or liver function
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby
• You have high blood pressure or blood clotting problems

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Osteoarthritis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Pain

• Fever

• Allergy

• Asthma

• Bleeding

• Abdominal Pain

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Skin Rash

• How long is the duration of effect?

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

• What is the onset of action?

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

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Acekon P 100 Mg/500 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Aclopen Plus 100 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Morepen Laboratories Ltd

• Unigesic Plus Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Trofenac P 100 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Tromanil Forte 100 mg/500 mg Tablet

  Psychotropics India Ltd

• Afenak Plus 100 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Aceclomac Plus 100 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Asiflexp 100 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Nippon Seiyaku Pvt Ltd

• Elzefen P Tablet

  Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Afenak Plus 100 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Aceforce P 100 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  A doctor should be contacted immediately if an overdose of this medication is suspected.

This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps relieve pain. Prostaglandins are responsible for pain, inflammation, swelling and fever. Aceclofenac inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase in the brain which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  This medication 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 Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Lithium

  This combination is not recommended due to the risk of an increase in the lithium levels which may lead to adverse effects. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Digoxin

  This combination is not recommended as it increases the Digoxin levels in the body. It, in turn, leads to an increase in Digoxin's effects on the heart. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Corticosteroids

  Use with caution as this combination will increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Inform the doctor if you are taking either of the medicines. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Antihypertensives

  If you are taking Antihypertensives with this medication, then you are at increased risk of kidney damage. This interaction is more likely to happen in the elderly population. Regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary. Advised to maintain adequate hydration and food intake.

• Interaction with Disease

  Asthma

  This medication 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.

  Gastrointestinal Toxicity

  This medication 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, the appearance of coffee colored dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported immediately.

  Impaired Kidney Function

  This medication 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.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : what is aceclofenac?

  Ans : This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It contains Aceclofenac as an active ingredient. This works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.

• Ques : what is the use of aceclofenac?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions and symptoms of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Besides these, it can further be used to treat symptoms like stiffness and pain associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

• Ques : what are the side effects of aceclofenac?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects that may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, and skin rash.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of aceclofenac?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use aceclofenac before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use aceclofenac?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use aceclofenac empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken after having food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.