Afen Tablet (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

The recommended adult dose of Aceclofenac is 100 mg taken every 12 hours, twice a day. This medication should be taken whole and not chewed or crushed. Adjust the dose as needed according to the symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular side effects, administer the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

This medication may cause gastric bleeding in individuals who regularly consume a lot of alcohol, so it's essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. Patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease should use this medication cautiously, and it's important to take the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible due to increased risk of cardiovascular complications. Elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases need special caution as this medication can cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations. This medication should not be used in cases of active peptic ulcer, drug hypersensitivity, or a history of asthma. Patients with poor kidney or liver function, heart failure, pregnant women in late pregnancy, nursing mothers, and individuals with bleeding disorders should avoid this medication or use it very cautiously. If symptoms such as dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rash, liver function abnormalities, or decreased kidney function occur during treatment, consult a healthcare professional immediately. This medication interacts with many other drugs, particularly blood pressure medications, diuretics, anticoagulants, lithium, and anticancer agents, so always consult a doctor if you are taking any of these. It should also be used with caution during the early and mid-stages of pregnancy, and it should not be used during late pregnancy as it may pose risks to the fetus. Due to the lack of established safety and effectiveness, this medication is not recommended for children or adolescents. Elderly individuals are at higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforations, so they should take special care when using this medication. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, or seizures may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. Store this medication out of reach of children and ensure it is kept in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory complications accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and humidity, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's efficacy and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle