Acecloheal SP Tablet (Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase) | Used for Pain, Inflammation and Swelling

Precaution

Acecloheal SP Tablet should be used carefully because it contains an NSAID and paracetamol. Consider the following precautions:

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had a stomach ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, or other digestive-system problems.
• Inform your healthcare professional if you have kidney, liver, heart, or blood-pressure problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma or have previously developed breathing problems, swelling, rash, or other reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
• Do not take another medicine containing paracetamol unless your healthcare professional confirms that it is appropriate.
• Avoid taking other NSAIDs, including certain painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicines, at the same time unless prescribed.
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption because it can increase the risk of liver injury from paracetamol and may also increase gastrointestinal risks associated with NSAIDs.
• Tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder or take medicines that affect blood clotting.
• Inform your healthcare professional before surgery or dental procedures.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate duration as directed by your healthcare professional.
• Older adults may have a higher risk of gastrointestinal, kidney, liver, and cardiovascular adverse effects and may require additional medical supervision.
• Do not use the medicine during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester, unless specifically directed by a healthcare professional.
• Discuss breastfeeding with your doctor before using the medicine.
• Stop treatment and seek medical attention if you develop severe skin reactions, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, black stools, vomiting blood, or other serious symptoms.

Usage

Acecloheal SP Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The appropriate dose and duration depend on the condition being treated, the formulation strength, age, medical history, and other medicines being used.

Swallow the tablet whole with sufficient water. Do not chew, crush, or split the tablet unless your healthcare professional specifically instructs you to do so. Some product information recommends administration after food to reduce stomach discomfort, but follow the instructions supplied with your particular product.

Do not take more than the prescribed amount. Taking excessive paracetamol can cause serious liver damage, even when a person initially feels well. Check other pain, fever, or cold medicines to make sure they do not also contain paracetamol.

If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is nearly time for the next scheduled dose. Do not take an extra dose to make up for a missed dose.

If the pain continues, becomes worse, or requires prolonged treatment, consult your healthcare professional rather than increasing the dose yourself.

Uses

1. Pain Relief

Acecloheal SP Tablet is used to provide symptomatic relief from certain types of acute pain. Aceclofenac and paracetamol work through different pain-relieving mechanisms to help reduce pain.

2. Inflammation

Aceclofenac helps reduce inflammation by decreasing the production of prostaglandins involved in inflammatory responses. It may therefore be prescribed for painful inflammatory conditions affecting muscles, joints, bones, or soft tissues.

3. Swelling Associated With Inflammation

Serratiopeptidase is included in this combination as a proteolytic enzyme and is used in some formulations intended to help manage inflammatory swelling.

4. Bone and Soft Tissue Injuries

The combination may be used for pain and inflammation associated with certain bone or soft tissue injuries.

5. Postoperative Pain and Inflammation

Some formulations are indicated for the management of postoperative inflammation, edema, and pain. The decision to use this medicine after surgery should be made by the treating healthcare professional.

Side Effects

Acecloheal SP Tablet may cause side effects because it contains an NSAID, paracetamol, and serratiopeptidase. Not everyone experiences these effects.

Common Side Effects

Possible side effects include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Stomach discomfort or abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Loss of appetite
• Mild skin rash

Gastrointestinal symptoms are among the commonly reported adverse effects associated with aceclofenac-containing medicines.

Serious Side Effects

Seek medical attention if you experience:

• Black or bloody stools
• Vomiting blood
• Severe or persistent abdominal pain
• Severe allergic reaction
• Facial, lip, tongue, or throat swelling
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe skin rash, blistering, or peeling
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Significant reduction in urine output
• Severe dizziness or fainting

Long-term or excessive use of NSAIDs can increase the risk of gastrointestinal, kidney, and cardiovascular complications, while excessive paracetamol can cause serious liver injury.

FAQs

1. What is Acecloheal SP Tablet?

Acecloheal SP Tablet is a combination medicine containing aceclofenac, paracetamol, and serratiopeptidase. It is used for symptomatic relief of certain types of pain, inflammation, and swelling.

2. What is Acecloheal SP Tablet used for?

It may be used for pain and inflammation associated with certain bone or soft tissue injuries and for postoperative pain, inflammation, and swelling, depending on the prescribed formulation.

3. How does Acecloheal SP work?

Aceclofenac reduces substances involved in pain and inflammation, paracetamol provides analgesic and fever-reducing effects, and serratiopeptidase is a proteolytic enzyme included in the combination.

4. Can Acecloheal SP be taken with other painkillers?

Do not take it with other NSAIDs or medicines containing paracetamol unless your doctor specifically advises you to do so. Combining these medicines can increase the risk of adverse effects.

5. Can Acecloheal SP cause stomach problems?

Yes. Aceclofenac may cause indigestion, abdominal discomfort, nausea, ulceration, or gastrointestinal bleeding. Seek medical attention if you develop black stools, vomiting blood, or severe abdominal pain.

6. Can Acecloheal SP affect the liver?

Yes. Excessive paracetamol can cause serious liver injury. The risk may be greater in certain people with liver disease or excessive alcohol use. Do not exceed the prescribed dose or combine it with other paracetamol-containing medicines.

7. Can Acecloheal SP affect the kidneys?

Yes. NSAIDs such as aceclofenac can affect kidney function, particularly in people with existing kidney disease, dehydration, heart failure, or certain other risk factors.

Interactions

Acecloheal SP Tablet can interact with medicines that affect the stomach, kidneys, liver, blood clotting, or the way its individual ingredients are processed.

Other NSAIDs

Taking aceclofenac with other NSAIDs, including certain anti-inflammatory painkillers or aspirin at analgesic doses, can increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects and bleeding. Concomitant use should generally be avoided unless specifically prescribed.

Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Medicines

Warfarin, heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and other medicines that affect blood clotting may increase bleeding risk when used with this combination. Serratiopeptidase may also affect clotting time, so tell your doctor about all medicines that affect blood coagulation.

Corticosteroids

Medicines such as corticosteroids may increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding when used with NSAIDs such as aceclofenac. Your healthcare professional should assess the combination.

Blood Pressure Medicines and Diuretics

NSAIDs can reduce the effect of some antihypertensive medicines and may increase the risk of kidney problems when combined with ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, or diuretics, particularly in people with impaired kidney function or dehydration.

Medicines Containing Paracetamol

Do not combine Acecloheal SP with other medicines containing paracetamol unless specifically advised. Taking multiple paracetamol-containing products can result in excessive total intake and increase the risk of liver damage.

Warfarin and Other Coumarins

Regular prolonged use of paracetamol may enhance the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins, potentially increasing bleeding risk.

Enzyme-Inducing Medicines

Certain medicines, including some anticonvulsants and rifampicin, may alter paracetamol metabolism and can increase the risk of liver toxicity in certain circumstances.

Alcohol

Alcohol may increase the risk of liver injury associated with paracetamol and may also contribute to gastrointestinal risks associated with NSAID treatment. Avoid excessive alcohol and discuss alcohol use with your healthcare professional.