Acenal Tablets (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 100 mg of aceclofenac every 12 hours, twice daily. Patients with liver impairment: Initial dose of 100 mg daily. This medication should be taken whole without chewing or crushing. Adjust dosage appropriately according to symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular adverse effects, administer the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

This medication may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular issues; individuals with risk factors such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking should use it cautiously. It is important to confirm symptom relief and treatment response periodically and to use the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible. It can cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so special care should be taken for the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders. Those with active peptic ulcers, a history of bleeding, or allergies to this medication or similar drugs should not take it. Patients with heart failure, severe kidney or liver disease, pregnant women in late pregnancy, nursing mothers, and patients with inflammatory bowel disease should not use this medication. Individuals with poor kidney function, heart failure, hypertension, and a history of asthma should take this medication carefully and closely monitor their condition while taking it. This medication may cause various side effects such as dizziness, abnormal liver enzyme levels, skin rash, and gastrointestinal disturbances, so if any unusual symptoms occur, consultation with a healthcare professional should be sought immediately. Especially if cardiovascular symptoms, gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms, or severe skin reactions occur, immediate treatment and discontinuation of the medication are necessary. Because this medication may interact with other drugs, if you are taking other medications, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should avoid taking this medication, and nursing mothers should also avoid it or stop breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been established, so it is advisable not to use it. Elderly patients should take extra care due to the increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation. In case of overdose, symptoms such as gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, and seizures may occur, so immediate medical assistance should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine retention

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 and moisture, so it should be stored in a tight container. Also, avoid storing it in extremely hot or cold places, and it is advisable to keep it at a normal room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle