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Reservix 100 mg

Tablet

Generic: Aceclofenac

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Therapeutic Class: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Indications

Relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Pharmacology

Aceclofenac is a phenylacetic acid derivative NSAID related to diclofenac. It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase and reduces the prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: 100 mg twice daily, morning and evening, after food. Liver impairment: 100 mg once daily initially. Not recommended for children.

Side Effects

Indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea and dizziness. Less commonly skin rash, raised liver enzymes and gastric ulcer or bleeding.

Precautions & Warnings

Take after food. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time. Use with caution in the elderly and in asthma, hypertension, kidney or liver disease and a history of peptic ulcer. Avoid in suspected dengue fever.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aceclofenac, diclofenac, aspirin or other NSAIDs. Active peptic ulcer or gastro-intestinal bleeding. Heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease or cerebrovascular disease. Severe kidney or liver impairment. Last trimester of pregnancy.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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