Serratiopeptidase+Diclofenac Potassium+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

• Serratiopeptidase+Diclofenac Potassium+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is used for relieving symptoms such as fever, pain and inflammation (swelling) associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders and for some other pain-soothing purposes.
• It is also used after operations and surgeries to reduce pain, redness and swelling.

When should one not use Serratiopeptidase+Diclofenac Potassium+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

• If you have an allergy to paracetamol, diclofenac, serratiopeptidase or any of the ingredients of Serratiopeptidase+Diclofenac Potassium+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen.
• If you have a history of allergies including asthma, skin rashes or runny nose after taking medicines like Ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs.
• If you have ever experienced severe allergic reactions.
• If you have a history of frequent stomach ulcers or bleeding.
• If you are suffering from any heart disease like heart failure and high blood pressure.
• If you have problems with kidney and liver function.
• If you are pregnant or a woman of child-bearing age who does not use contraceptives.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Stomach ache
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Indigestion

Other General Warnings

• You experience allergic reactions like skin rashes & lesions after taking this medicine.
• You have any kind of underlying medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or blood disorder.
• You have a habit of smoking.
• You experience any kind of symptoms associated with high blood pressure. The doctor may advise you to monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis.
• You have liver, kidney or heart-related problems. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
• You are an elderly patient. The doctor might prescribe the lowest effective dose on elderly patients.
• You are suffering from gastrointestinal problems like bleeding, ulcers in the intestine (perforation) or Crohn's disease or you notice black tarry stools.
• You have asthma as this medicine can worsen the same.
• You have SLE (autoimmune disorder).
• You are an alcoholic and the concomitant use of this medicine can damage the liver.

How Does It Work?

• Serratiopeptidase+Diclofenac Potassium+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen works by the combined action of its three components.
• Diclofenac and paracetamol present in this medicine act by interfering with the production of a chemical substance called prostaglandin which is responsible for swelling and pain.
• Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme that helps in breaking down or dissolving the abnormal proteins at the site of inflammation and promotes healing.

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Serratiopeptidase+Diclofenac Potassium+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen if taken at the same time. Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, which includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatments if you are taking for any disorders.
• In particular, if you are taking medicines for high blood pressure, arthritis, fits and brain-related disorders, anticoagulants like warfarin, cholesterol-lowering medicines, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, water pills, antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Anti-diabetic medicines can lead to symptoms of low glucose levels like sweating, anxiety, fast heartbeats and hunger pangs. Hence, they should be used cautiously.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are oral contraceptives, anti-HIV and anti-tuberculosis medicines and medicines containing paracetamol or aceclofenac, as there is a risk of liver damage.

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