Algesia Cr Strip Of 10 Capsules

• If you have an allergy to aceclofenac or rabeprazole or to any other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to other pain killers like ibuprofen, aspirin, and diclofenac.
• If you have a history of severe allergic reaction upon painkiller consumption like asthmatic attack, runny nose and skin reactions.
• If you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease.
• If you have heart problems like a heart attack, heart failure or stroke.
• If you have any bleeding, blood clotting disorders or blood circulation problem.
• If you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby or breastfeeding.

• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Stomach Pain
• Diarrhoea
• Headache

Other General Warnings

• You have problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
• You have stomach or intestine issues like bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease or stomach tumour.
• You have blood circulations problems or bleeding disorder or are taking blood thinners.
• You have asthma or breathing issues or are a smoker.
• You have diabetes or high blood pressure or high cholesterol or fats.
• You have a blood disorder known as porphyria.
• You have chickenpox; the use of this medicine can lead to a serious infection.
• You had major surgery and are recovering from it.
• You are allergic to medicines like Omeprazole, Esomeprazole or substituted Benzimidazoles.
• You are taking Atazanavir to treat HIV.
• You have or are a risk of having a vitamin B12 deficiency.
• You are going to have a specific blood test (Chromogranin A), then you should immediately stop this medicine and consult your doctor if you notice a severe infection.
• You are above 65 years of age.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in children.

• Algesia Cr Capsule should be taken with a glass of water along with food or after your meals.
• This medicine should be taken regularly, in doses and frequency as prescribed by your doctor and should not be taken for a duration longer than prescribed.

• Store Algesia Cr Capsule below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

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How Does It Work?

• The combination of aceclofenac and rabeprazole is based on the pain killer effect of aceclofenac and the anti-acidity effect of rabeprazole.
• Aceclofenac blocks or inhibits the action of certain chemicals produced in the body, which is responsible for the sensation of pain, swelling and inflammation and thus helps to ease pain and reduce swelling.
• However, the use of aceclofenac has been reported to cause gastric discomfort and acidity. Hence, it is combined with Rabeprazole, a medicine that reduces the amount of acid made by the stomach, thus preventing damage to the stomach. Thus, the combination helps alleviate pain with minimal gastric irritation caused due to aceclofenac alone.

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Algesia Cr Capsule along with other pain killers like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Steroids, antiplatelets like Clopidogrel, should be avoided as it can cause stomach and intestine bleeding.
• Concomitant use of Algesia Cr Capsule along with digoxin (used to treat heart failure) should be avoided unless frequently monitored, as it can alter the effects of the medicine.
• You should not use Algesia Cr Capsule for 8-12 days after taking Mifepristone, as it can reduce its effects.
• Concomitant use of Algesia Cr Capsule should be avoided along with medicines used to treat HIV like Zidovudine, Atazanavir, as it can alter its effects.
• Concomitant use of Algesia Cr Capsule along with water pills such as Thiazides, Furosemide, Amiloride can increase the risk of toxicity in the kidney.
• Concomitant use of Algesia Cr Capsule with anticoagulants like Warfarin and medicine to treat psychiatric illnesses like Escitalopram, Fluoxetine can increase the risk of bleeding and ulcers.
• Use of antidiabetics along with Algesia Cr Capsule can affect your blood sugar level. The doctor may ask you to monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
• Medicines used to modify immune response like Methotrexate, Ciclosporin and Tacrolimus, if taken along with Algesia Cr Capsule, can cause kidney problems.
• Antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin can cause fits if you have a history of fits or seizures if taken along with this medicine.
• Other medicines like Lithium, Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Ramipril, Enalapril, Valsartan, Candesartan or Telmisartan should be used cautiously.