Description
🩺 What It Contains & Why It’s Used
This combination connects two active ingredients:
- Aceclofenac 100 mg – a non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins (PharmEasy, PharmEasy)
- Paracetamol 325 mg – an analgesic and antipyretic that blocks pain signals and reduces fever (PlatinumRx)
Primary uses include:
- Relief from mild to moderate musculoskeletal pain (e.g. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis) (PharmEasy)
- Management of low back pain, dental pain, toothache, headache, gynaecological pain, and post‑operative pain (PharmEasy)
💊 How to Use
- Dosage: Usually 1 tablet twice daily or as directed by a physician (1mg, medcart.shop)
- Administration: Swallow whole, preferably with or after food to reduce stomach irritation (TrueMeds, medcart.shop)
- Missed dose?: Take as soon as remembered unless it’s almost time for the next dose—do not double up (PharmEasy)
⚠️ Common Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal: stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence (1mg, TrueMeds, medcart.shop)
- Neurological: dizziness, headache, drowsiness (1mg, medcart.shop)
- Appetite loss and abdominal discomfort (1mg, MedPlusMart, medcart.shop)
🔍 Serious But Less Common Risks
- Increased liver enzymes, liver strain – especially with prolonged use or metabolic issues (1mg, Apollo Pharmacy)
- Kidney issues, especially in patients with preexisting renal problems (PharmEasy)
- Stomach ulcers or bleeding, particularly in those with gastrointestinal vulnerability (PharmEasy)
- Allergic reactions such as rash or breath issues – rarer but possible (TrueMeds, medcart.shop)
🚫 Precautions & Contraindications
- Avoid in pregnancy (especially 3rd trimester) and during breastfeeding without medical advice (PharmEasy)
- Alcohol exacerbates risk of GI bleeding and liver injury – best to avoid (PharmEasy)
- Use caution with:
- Liver or kidney disease
- High blood pressure or heart failure
- History of GI ulcers or bleeding
- Co‑administration with anticoagulants, NSAIDs, corticosteroids (PharmEasy)
- Driving/machinery: May impair alertness; avoid operation if dizzy or drowsy (1mg, medcart.shop)
✅ Safe-Use Tips
- Take with meals or milk to protect the stomach
- Use lowest effective dose, for shortest necessary duration
- Monitor symptoms: watch for stomach pain, dark stools, jaundice, rash, breathing difficulties
- Check blood/liver/kidney function during extended use
- Avoid mixing with other paracetamol-containing remedies to prevent overdose
📋 Quick Summary Table
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Composition | Aceclofenac 100 mg + Paracetamol 325 mg |
Indications | Arthritis, joint/back/muscle pain, dental pain, headache |
Start of effect | Typically within 1–3 hours (PlatinumRx, PharmEasy, PharmEasy) |
Common side effects | GI upset, nausea, headache, dizziness |
Major precautions | Liver/kidney/heart conditions, GI ulcers, pregnancy |
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