Acefen Plus Tablet

• Acefen plus tablet is used for relieving pain and inflammation of muscles, joints and bones in conditions such as arthritis, spondylitis and injuries.
• It is also used after operations and surgeries for relieving pain, inflammation and swelling.

• If you have any allergy to paracetamol, aceclofenac, serratiopeptidase or any of the ingredients of Acefen plus.
• If you have experienced severe allergic reactions upon the use of pain killers such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
• If you have a history of frequent stomach ulcers or bleeding in part of the digestive system.
• If you are suffering from heart disease like heart failure and high blood pressure.
• If the kidney or liver are not functioning properly.
• If you are pregnant (especially after 3rd month of your pregnancy).

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Bloating

Other General Warnings

• You have kidney or liver problems.
• You had heart problems like high blood pressure, heart failure.
• You are suffering from bleeding, ulcers in the intestine (perforation) or Crohn's disease or you may notice black tarry stools.
• You have asthma as the medicine can worsen the same.
• You are an alcoholic and concomitant use of the medicine can damage the liver.
• You had disorders related to blood like clotting problems and anaemia.
• You experience skin rashes & lesions after taking Acefen plus tablets.
• You are an elderly patient or taking diuretics or have kidney disorders, the doctor may ask you to do renal function tests for the same.

• Acefen plus tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor.
• Swallow them whole with a glass of water and can be taken after food.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Acefen plus tablet works, or the medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• Do not take any other medicines containing paracetamol or aceclofenac while taking Acefen plus tablet as there is a risk of liver damage.
• If you are taking medicines for high blood pressure, the medicine can interfere with their blood pressure lowering effects.
• Medicines like water pills can lead to kidney damage when taken along Acefen plus tablets.
• Caution is needed if you are taking the medicines to treat heart failure, lithium, and methotrexate.
• Medicines used to modify immune response during organ transplants like cyclosporine & tacrolimus can result in kidney damage if taken with the medicine.
• There is an increased risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding if taken concomitantly with steroids or other pain relief medicine like Aspirin.
• There is a risk of bleeding if you are taking blood-thinning medications like Warfarin and Coumarin.
• Increased risk of fits if you are taking the medicine with antibiotics like Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin.
• If you are taking medicine to treat diabetes, be cautious about symptoms of low glucose levels like sweating, anxiety, fast heartbeat, and hunger pangs.