Encenac Tablet (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

As aceclofenac, take 100 mg twice a day every 12 hours. This medication should be taken whole without chewing or crushing. It should be adjusted 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 discussed with a doctor or pharmacist before taking if you regularly consume more than a certain amount of alcohol daily. Otherwise, serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding may occur. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; therefore, patients with heart disease or risk factors for stroke should take it cautiously. The longer the dosage and duration, the greater the risk, so it should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. Serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations may occur, and the risk is higher in the elderly. If these symptoms are suspected, immediate medical consultation is required. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain genetic diseases, those with a history of active peptic ulcers or bleeding, patients with drug allergies or a history of asthma, severe heart failure or cardiovascular disease, severe kidney or liver impairment, pregnant women in late pregnancy, and breastfeeding women. Patients with renal impairment, heart failure, hypertension, liver dysfunction, the elderly, pregnant women in early or mid-term pregnancy, and those taking anticoagulants should use this medication carefully and require regular check-ups and monitoring. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. There may be interactions with other medications, so especially for patients taking digoxin, anticoagulants, diabetes medications, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, etc., consulting with a doctor is necessary. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy, especially in the late stages, as it may harm the fetus, and breastfeeding women should also avoid taking it. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been established, so it is preferable not to use it. Elderly patients have a higher risk of side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding; therefore, special care is needed during administration. In case of overdose, symptoms such as gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, and convulsions may occur, requiring immediate medical assistance.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache,

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• abnormal liver enzyme levels
• itching
• rash
• anemia
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• depression
• strange dreams
• insomnia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle