Acelco, Controlled Release Tablets (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

As aceclofenac, take 200 mg once daily. This medicine should be taken whole, without chewing or breaking. To minimize cardiovascular side effects, it should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible.

This medicine may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three servings of alcohol daily; therefore, it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist. There is a risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular issues, and patients with risk factors such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking should use with caution. Serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation may occur, so special care is required for the elderly or patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease. Patients with active peptic ulcers or a history of bleeding, as well as those allergic to this medication or similar drugs, should not take this medicine. Women in the late stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine, while women in the early or mid-pregnancy should use it cautiously. This medication should be administered with caution to patients with kidney, liver, or heart disease, and symptoms and side effects should be closely monitored during treatment. If abnormal symptoms such as dizziness, skin rash, or difficulty breathing occur, immediate consultation with healthcare personnel is required. This medicine may interact with other drugs; therefore, patients taking blood pressure medication, anticoagulants, diuretics, or antidiabetic medications must consult a physician. Regular liver and kidney function tests should be conducted during long-term use, and the duration and dosage should be kept to the minimum necessary. Safety for children and adolescents has not been established, so use is discouraged. Elderly patients have a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation and should be careful, and the medicine should be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, disorientation, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary symptoms.

Mild side effects

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

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be kept between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature to maintain its effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White rectangular controlled release film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle