Acival 200mg Tablet SR
Acival 200mg Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Acival 200mg Tablet SR
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Acival 200mg Tablet SR is a pain-relieving medicine. It alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.
Acival 200mg Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and indigestion are some of the common side effects of taking this medicine. It may also cause dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems. Acival 200mg Tablet SR is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Pain relief
04How To Use
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. Acival 200mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Acival 200mg Tablet SR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Acival 200mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Pain relief
Acival 200mg Tablet SR belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Loss of appetite
Heartburn
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Nausea
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Vomiting
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acival 200mg Tablet SR.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acival 200mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acival 200mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Acival 200mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Acival 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acival 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acival 200mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Acival 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acival 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acival 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.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Acival 200mg Tablet SR to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Acival 200mg Tablet SR as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
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