Arital CR Tablet (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

As aceclofenac, take 200 mg once a day. This medication should not be chewed or crushed but taken whole. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration possible.

This drug may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages per day, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is essential. This drug may increase the risk to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, so patients with risk factors such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes should use it with caution. It may cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should exercise particular caution. Patients with active peptic ulcers or bleeding, allergies to this medication or similar drugs, and those in late pregnancy or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function, heart failure, elderly patients, or asthma patients require strict monitoring by a physician when using this drug. This medication may cause various side effects, including dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, elevated liver enzymes, and skin rashes; any abnormal symptoms must be reported to medical staff immediately. There are many potential drug interactions; therefore, patients taking anticoagulants, diuretics, or blood pressure medications must consult with a physician. In pregnancy, especially during the last three months, this drug should not be used as it may harm the fetus, and women who plan to become pregnant should exercise caution. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established for children or adolescents, so its use is not recommended for these groups. Elderly patients are at higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation and should take special care when using this drug. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, and seizures may occur; immediate medical treatment is necessary. This drug should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as this may lead to quality degradation and risk of accidents.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucous membrane pain in the mouth/eyes, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy throughout the body, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, substantially decreased urine output, severe swelling throughout the body with increased blood pressure

Mild side effects

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

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture; thus, it must be stored in a sealed container. It is essential to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

White, biconvex, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle