Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Diclofenac (50mg) + Paracetamol (0mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Acichem Laboratories |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food to prevent upset stomach. It should be taken regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended. Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and diarrhea.
Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling).
What is Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet?
Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of diclofenac and paracetamol. This medicine helps relieve pain and inflammation by reducing the levels of chemicals in the body that cause these feelings.
Is Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet safe to use?
Yes, Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet is generally safe for most patients. However, it can sometimes cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea and other less common ones. It's important to speak to your doctor if you experience any persistent problems while taking the medicine.
Can I stop using Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?
Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet, used for long-term pain relief, should be continued as advised by your doctor. If you're using it only for short-term pain relief, it can be stopped.
Can Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking the medicine with milk, food or antacids might help prevent this. Avoid eating fatty or fried foods while taking this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or small frequent sips of fluids. If you experience persistent vomiting, it's important to talk to your doctor to see if there is a need for dehydration intervention.
Can Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you experience dizziness, it's better to rest until you feel better.
Can Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet damage the kidneys?
Yes, long-term use of Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet can cause kidney damage. This is because painkillers reduce the levels of prostaglandins in the body, which protect your kidneys.
Are there any specific contraindications for using Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet?
The use of Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with allergies to painkillers (NSAIDs) or any of its components. It's also important to avoid the medicine in people with a history of stomach ulcers, active or recurrent bleeding ulcers. People with history of heart failure, high blood pressure and those with liver or kidney disease should avoid this medication.
Can Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet be taken alongside Vitamin B-complex?
Yes, Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. While it helps relieve pain, Vitamin B-complex may help correct any vitamin deficiencies that could cause the underlying painful condition.
Is it safe to take a higher dose of Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet?
No, taking a higher than recommended dose of Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet can increase the chances of side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and indigestion. It's also important to speak with your doctor if you are experiencing increased pain or if the recommended doses aren’t helping.
What is the recommended storage condition for Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in its original container, tightly closed. Follow the instructions on the package or label, and discard unused medication. Do not give it to pets or children.
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. Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Acigesic 50mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks.
