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Celltrion Aceclofenac Tablet

Celltrion Aceclofenac Tablet

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Aceclofenac›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)셀트리온제약
Appearance
White round coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199800519 · Notified 1998.12.05 · Insurance code 693900040

Summary

Main use
Relief of arthritis and pain such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As aceclofenac, take 100 mg once every 12 hours, 2 times a day. This medication should be taken whole without chewing or crushing. The dosage can be adjusted according to symptoms. It should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)셀트리온제약

Efficacy & effects

Relief of arthritis and pain such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • osteoarthritis
  • periarthritis of the scapulohumeral joint
  • toothache
  • inflammation after trauma
  • low back pain
  • sciatica
  • pain due to non-articular rheumatism
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This medication is used for inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), and periarthritis of the scapulohumeral joint. It is also effective for relieving pain from toothache, inflammation due to trauma, low back pain, sciatica, and non-articular rheumatism. By improving these various pain and inflammatory conditions, it reduces discomfort in patients' daily lives.

How to take

Adult dose

As aceclofenac, take 100 mg once every 12 hours, 2 times a day. This medication should be taken whole without chewing or crushing. The dosage can be adjusted according to symptoms. It should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible.

Precautions

This medication should be used only after consulting a physician or pharmacist for those who consume large amounts of alcohol daily. This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding, so caution is necessary. It may increase the risk of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, so patients with risk factors for cardiovascular diseases should use it carefully. The dosage and duration should be minimized as much as possible, and therapeutic responses should be regularly monitored. Patients with a history of ulcers or bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract should not take this medication, and elderly individuals are at higher risk for gastrointestinal adverse reactions. This medication can cause severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, so patients with a related history should avoid its use. Patients with poor kidney or liver function, those with heart failure, pregnant women in late pregnancy, nursing mothers, and patients with bleeding disorders should not take this medication. If dizziness, skin rash, gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms, etc. occur during the use of this medication, immediate consultation with healthcare personnel is required. Since there are many interactions with other medications, it is essential to inform about any currently taken medications, particularly if anticoagulants, diuretics, antidiabetic agents, or lithium are being used together. In particular, it should not be taken during the last three months of pregnancy, and women planning to become pregnant are advised to avoid it. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been established, therefore it is generally not used. Elderly individuals should take it with more caution since they have a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation. In case of overdose, symptoms such as gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory issues, and convulsions may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, anaphylactic reaction, shock, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), severe allergic reactions, significant skin adverse reactions, asthma attacks, shortness of breath, bronchospasm, jaundice, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe general edema

Mild side effects

  • Dizziness
  • abnormal liver enzyme levels
  • itching
  • rash
  • anemia
  • leukopenia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • neutropenia
  • hemolytic anemia
  • aplastic anemia
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  • agranulocytosis
  • hyperkalemia
  • depression
  • unusual dreams
  • insomnia
  • visual disturbances
  • optic neuritis
  • sensory abnormalities
  • tremor
  • drowsiness
  • headache
  • taste disturbances
  • stiff neck
  • fever
  • directional sense disorder
  • confusion
  • hallucinations
  • tinnitus
  • fatigue
  • palpitations
  • facial flushing
  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • bronchospasm
  • stenosis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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