Aceclofenac is an Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, which is used to reduce inflammation and pain in certain inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Aceclofenac is used to prescribe for the relief of pain and inflammation in:

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Ankylosing spondylitis

As advised by the physician.

Usually it is taken with food. Take with or immediately after meals.

As advised by the physician.

Route of administration – Oral, parenteral, topical

Aceclofenac, a phenylacetic acid derivative, is a potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase enzyme, involved in the production of prostaglandins, causing marked anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Precautions should be taken if patients have:

• Ulcerative colitis

• Crohn’s disease

• Bleeding diathesis or haematological abnormalities

• Or previously had asthma

• History of hypertension

• Mild to moderate congestive heart failure or risk for cardiovascular disease

• History of cerebrovascular bleeding

• Hepatic and mild renal impairment

This drug may cause dizziness, vertigo, drowsiness, fatigue and visual disturbances, if affected, precaution should be taken while driving or operating machinery.

Aceclofenac must not be used in the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient(s) or to any of the excipients of the medicine or to other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

• Active or history of peptic ulcer or haemorrhage

• History of active bleeding or bleeding disorders

• History of bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy

• Congestive heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, severe heart failure, other cerebrovascular disease

• Moderate to severe renal and severe hepatic impairment

• Pregnancy (3rd trimester)

Report to the physician immediately if the patients are having any of these following symptoms:

• Dyspepsia

• Abdominal pain

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Rash

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Paraesthaesia

• Bronchospasm

• Visual disturbance

If allergic to any food, please consult with the physician.

Consumption of alcohol is not advisable.

Pregnancy Category: C

Please consult with the physician during pregnancy and lactation.

Store at or below 30°C.