Artigag 200mg Tablet SR
Medispan Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet sr in 1 strip
38.10

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Pain relief Fever

COMPOSITION:
Aceclofenac (200mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking aceclofenac with alcohol may increase risk of stomach bleeding.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Artigag 200mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Artigag 200mg Tablet SR during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Artigag 200mg Tablet SR may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Artigag 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Artigag 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Artigag 200mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Artigag 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Artigag 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Artigag 200mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while the patient is taking this medicine.

Aceclofenac   200mg

Uses of Artigag Tablet SR
Artigag 200mg Tablet SR is used for pain relief and fever.It relieves pain in conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, or painful menses.

How to use Artigag Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Artigag 200mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

How Artigag Tablet SR works
Artigag 200mg Tablet SR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (redness and swelling), fever and pain.

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Vomiting, Nausea, Indigestion.

Expert advice for Artigag Tablet SR
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Artigag can raise a risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is aceclofenac safe?
Aceclofenac (also available as Hifenac, Zerodol) is safe at the prescribed dose by the doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is aceclofenac a painkiller/ antipyretic/ antibiotic?
Aceclofenac is a pain relieving medication and not an antibiotic. It may reduce fever; however consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Is aceclofenac better than diclofenac?
Aceclofenac is structurally related and metabolised to diclofenac. Both are equally effective and safe in relieving pain. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is aceclofenac paracetamol/ aspirin?
No. Aceclofenac is not paracetamol or aspirin.