ACECLOFENAC+PARACETAMOL TABS 10S (ALFENAC-P)

Description

Aceclofenac+Paracetamol tabs 10s is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with the marked anti-inflammatory (reduce inflammation) and analgesic (painkilling) property. It is an analogue of Diclofenac and widely preferred for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic drug. It is a commonly taken analgesic medicine worldwide.

Mechanism of action:
Paracetamol: Paracetamol has an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (reduce fever) property. It produces analgesia by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that causes pain and show antipyretic activity by acting on the hypothalamus (a gland present in the brain and is responsible for regulating the body temperature).

Aceclofenac: Aceclofenac mainly works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes both (COX-1 and COX-2) which promote the secretion of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are the chemical substances released by the body and promotes inflammation, pain (mild to moderate) and fever.

Side effects related to Aceclofenac & Paracetamol tabs:
Some common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, constipation, insomnia, drowsiness and skin rashes.
Some severe side effects are gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration, liver damage, abnormal kidney function, angioedema (severe allergic reaction) and prolonged bleeding after an injury.
The severe side effects related to aceclofenac and paracetamol tablets are dependent on dose and duration of therapy (on long term use).

Dosage of Aceclofenac+Paracetamol tabs: As per the prescription of a registered medical practitioner.