Asecron Tablets (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

Take 100 mg of aceclofenac once every 12 hours, for a total of 2 doses per day. Do not chew or crush this medication; swallow it whole. Adjust the dosage appropriately according to symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, it should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

This medication should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist if taken by someone who regularly consumes more than three alcoholic beverages a day due to the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. It may increase the risk to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, so patients with cardiovascular risk factors such as heart failure, hypertension, or diabetes should use it with caution. Use the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible, and regularly check treatment response and symptom relief. This medication may carry a risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, so particular caution is advised for the elderly or patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease. Patients with active peptic ulcers or bleeding, those with hypersensitivity to this medication or similar drugs, pregnant women in the later stages of pregnancy, or patients with severe heart failure should not use this medication. Patients with impaired kidney function, heart failure, hypertension, or liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously, especially in combination with diuretics or ACE inhibitors. This medication can cause various side effects such as dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, increased liver enzyme levels, and skin rashes. Consult healthcare professionals immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to consult a physician when taking anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, etc. Pregnant women, especially in the late stages, should avoid use or use it with caution as it may pose risk to the fetus. Nursing mothers should avoid use or discontinue breastfeeding as this medication may be excreted in breast milk. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been established, so its use is not recommended. Elderly individuals should exercise extra caution as the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation is increased with this medication. In the case of overdose, gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, and seizures may occur; immediate medical attention is required. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe body weakness, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• abnormal liver enzyme levels
• itching
• rash
• anemia
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• neutropenia
• hemolytic anemia
• aplastic anemia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps to maintain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle