Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also be used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, and constipation. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.
03Uses
Pain relief
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Rabeprazole, which relieves pain. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Rabeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor which prevents damage to the stomach lining caused by Aceclofenac.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule, 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
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule is a combination medicine used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. But, this pain-relieving action may damage the inner lining of the stomach. Therefore, this medicine also has an active ingredient called Rabeprazole, which reduces the acid secretion in our stomach, thereby reducing the damage caused by the painkillers.Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for a longer duration 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
Constipation
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Flatulence
Nausea
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule 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 Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule 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
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule is used to reduce pain and swelling in various conditions.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious side effects.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don’t drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long duration.
Acriwel R 200mg/20mg Capsule is used to reduce pain and swelling in various conditions.
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