Clanac CR Tablets (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

For aceclofenac, take 200 mg once daily. This medication should be taken whole without chewing or crushing it. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, it should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Patients who regularly consume three or more alcoholic beverages a day should consult a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication. High alcohol consumption while on this medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This medication may affect the heart and cerebrovascular system, so patients with cardiovascular disease or heart failure should use it with caution. Especially those with risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and smoking should use this medication at the lowest dose for the shortest duration. This medication can burden the stomach, so it should not be taken by those with a history of gastric ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding, and elderly patients or those at risk for gastrointestinal diseases should closely monitor stomach symptoms while taking it. Patients with active peptic ulcers or bleeding, those allergic to this medication or similar drugs, individuals with asthma or a history of allergies, pregnant women in the later stages of pregnancy, and patients with severe heart, kidney, or liver diseases should not take this medication. Patients with poor kidney or liver function, elderly individuals, asthmatics, pregnant women in early pregnancy or those of childbearing potential, and those taking anticoagulants should use this medication cautiously. There may be side effects such as dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver function abnormalities, and skin rashes; if these occur, the patient must consult a physician immediately. This medication can interact with other drugs, so those taking digoxin, anticoagulants, diabetes medications, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, etc., should consult a physician before use. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy, especially during the last three months, and breastfeeding women should also avoid taking it. The safety and efficacy for children and adolescents have not been established, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients are at higher risk for side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, so special attention is needed when taking this medication. In case of overdose, irritation of the stomach, hypotension, respiratory depression, and seizures may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may reduce its quality, so care should be taken.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with accompanying fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White, oval-shaped prolonged-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle