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Acer Capsule (Aceclofenac)

Acer Capsule (Aceclofenac)

Prescription medicationHard capsule경구
Ingredient · strength
Aceclofenac›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
경동제약(주)
Appearance
A hard capsule with a dark blue upper part and a light yellow lower part containing white powder
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199902271 · Notified 1999.04.17 · Insurance code 648101510

Summary

Main use
Relief of arthritis and pain including rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take 100 mg of aceclofenac twice a day, every 12 hours. This medication should be taken as is, without chewing or breaking it. Adjust dosages appropriately based on symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular side effects, it should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period necessary.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
경동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of arthritis and pain including rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • osteoarthritis
  • periarthritis of the scapulohumeral joint
  • dental pain
  • inflammation
  • low back pain
  • sciatica
  • pain due to non-articular rheumatism
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This medication is used to treat chronic inflammatory joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also effective for degenerative and acute inflammation such as osteoarthritis and periarthritis of the scapulohumeral joint. It is utilized for the treatment of various pains such as dental pain, post-traumatic inflammation, low back pain, and sciatica. It also helps relieve pain due to non-articular rheumatism. Overall, it is used to improve inflammation and pain in joints and surrounding tissues.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 100 mg of aceclofenac twice a day, every 12 hours. This medication should be taken as is, without chewing or breaking it. Adjust dosages appropriately based on symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular side effects, it should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period necessary.

Precautions

This medication should be used with caution in individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol daily, as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, and it is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication can cause problems with the heart and brain blood vessels, so patients at risk for cardiovascular disease should use it cautiously and for the shortest duration possible with the lowest effective dose. It may cause ulcers or bleeding in the stomach, so individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease or the elderly should be especially careful. Persons with active peptic ulcers or bleeding or those allergic to this medication or similar drugs should not take it. This medication should not be administered to patients with heart failure, cardiovascular disease, or severe kidney or liver disorders. Pregnant women in late pregnancy, nursing mothers, and patients with inflammatory bowel disease should also refrain from using this medication for safety reasons. Patients with impaired kidney function, heart failure, hypertension, liver dysfunction, or a history of asthma should use this medication with caution. This medication may cause gastrointestinal adverse reactions, dizziness, liver dysfunction, skin rash, etc., so any symptoms should be discussed with a doctor immediately. During the course of taking this medication, patients should watch for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding and carefully monitor for cardiovascular symptoms. There may be interactions with other medications, so especially for those taking anticoagulants, diuretics, antihypertensives, cancer medications, etc., it is essential to consult a doctor. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid this medication, and nursing mothers may need to discontinue breastfeeding or medication. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been established, and use is not recommended. Elderly patients are at a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation, so special caution should be taken when using this medication. In the event of overdose, symptoms such as gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, and seizures may occur, and immediate medical assistance should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be stored in another container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe generalized lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, lightning headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

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
  • strange dreams
  • insomnia
  • visual disturbances
  • optic neuritis
  • sensory abnormalities
  • tremor
  • drowsiness
  • headache
  • taste disturbance
  • stiff neck
  • fever
  • sense of direction disturbance
  • confusion
  • hallucinations
  • tinnitus
  • lethargy
  • palpitations
  • facial flushing
  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • wheezing
  • dyspepsia

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with a dark blue upper part and a light yellow lower part containing white powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle

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