Actapro 100 mg

Composition of Actapro 100 mg

Actapro 100 mg contains Aceclofenac 100 mg. It belongs to the NSAID (acetic acid derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Actapro 100 mg

• Relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis
• musculoskeletal pain
• dental pain
• and other acute painful inflammatory conditions.

Key benefits

• Reduces joint pain and swelling
• Improves mobility in arthritis
• Relieves musculoskeletal and back pain
• Helps in dental and acute inflammatory pain

How Actapro 100 mg works

Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis. This decreases inflammation, pain and swelling.

How to take Actapro 100 mg

Tablet for oral use. Take as prescribed by the doctor, usually 100 mg twice daily. Preferably take after food with water; do not crush or chew unless advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Actapro 100 mg

Most side effects of Actapro are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Acidity/heartburn
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• headache
• rash
• raised liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Actapro 100 mg

Warnings and precautions

NSAIDs may increase risk of stomach/intestinal bleeding and ulcer, especially with prolonged use, older age, alcohol use, or with steroids/anticoagulants. Use with caution in history of peptic ulcer/bleeding, asthma, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, hypertension, and in elderly. Stop and seek medical help if black stools, blood vomiting, severe abdominal pain, swelling, breathlessness, or allergic rash occurs. Avoid use in severe heart failure and severe kidney/liver impairment unless specifically advised.

Do not take Actapro if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Anticoagulants/antiplatelets (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs, other NSAIDs, methotrexate, lithium, digoxin, antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors/ARBs, diuretics), cyclosporine/tacrolimus, alcohol

How to store Actapro 100 mg

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Actapro 100 mg

Use the lowest dose for the shortest period. If you need a painkiller regularly, see your doctor rather than continuing on your own. Paracetamol is the safer choice for simple fever and headache.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory

Drug class:

NSAID (acetic acid derivative)