Acegen Tablets (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

Adults should take 100 mg of Aceclofenac every 12 hours, for a total of 2 times per day. This medication should be taken whole without chewing or crushing. Adjust the dosage according to symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration.

This medication can increase the risk of gastric bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily; therefore, it must be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist. This medication can raise the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; individuals with risk factors such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes should use it cautiously and preferably at the lowest dose for the shortest duration necessary. It can also cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, so caution is particularly needed in older adults or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Patients with active peptic ulcers or bleeding, those allergic to this drug or similar medications, those with severe heart failure or cardiovascular diseases, pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy, breastfeeding mothers, and patients with bleeding disorders should not take this medication. Individuals with impaired liver or kidney function, older adults, hypertensive patients, or those with a history of asthma should use this medication with special caution and follow their doctor's instructions. This medication can cause various side effects, such as dizziness, dyspepsia, liver function abnormalities, skin rash; if any abnormal symptoms occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so informing the doctor is crucial, especially if on anticoagulants, diuretics, antihypertensives, or antineoplastics. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid this medication, particularly in the late stages of pregnancy as it could pose a risk to the fetus. Safety for children and adolescents is not established; use is not recommended. In elderly patients, the risk of side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding is higher when taking this medication, so caution is necessary. In case of overdose, symptoms such as gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, and seizures may occur; immediate medical attention is required, and this medication should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), severe allergic reactions, shock, anaphylactic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, blistering dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, perforations, severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions, jaundice, liver damage, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, palpitations, facial flushing, hypertension, heart failure, respiratory issues

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• abnormal liver enzyme levels
• itching
• rash
• skin redness
• dermatitis
• visual disturbances
• optic neuritis
• sensory disturbances
• tremors

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle