Hifenac-D

Composition of Hifenac-D

Hifenac-D contains Aceclofenac (100mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Thiocolchicoside (8mg). It belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Para-aminophenol derivative and Centrally acting muscle relaxant class of medicines.

Uses of Hifenac-D

Hifenac Max DS Tablet is used for muscular pain.

Key benefits

• Relieves pain and the swelling that causes it
• Effective in arthritis and injury
• The first choice for fever and everyday pain
• Gentle on the stomach
• unlike anti-inflammatory painkillers
• Breaks the spasm–pain cycle
• Helps you move and sleep more comfortably

How Hifenac-D works

Hifenac Max DS Tablet is a combination of a muscle relaxant (Thiocolchicoside) and two pain relievers (Aceclofenac, Paracetamol/Acetaminophen). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and improve movement of muscles. The pain relievers work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

How to take Hifenac-D

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. Hifenac Max DS Tablet is to be taken with food.<br>This will help to avoid acidity and heartburn.

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. It can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. It can cause deep drowsiness, muscle weakness, a fall in blood pressure and slowed breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Hifenac-D

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

• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Swelling of the ankles and feet
• Rash
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Weakness

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 Hifenac-D

Warnings and precautions

Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy. Never exceed the daily maximum printed on the pack. Paracetamol overdose damages the liver, and the damage can be silent for a day or two before it becomes serious. Check every other medicine you are taking. Paracetamol is in a very large number of cold, flu and pain combinations, and the doses add together. If you drink alcohol regularly, or have liver disease, ask your doctor what daily limit is safe for you. See a doctor if fever lasts more than three days, or pain more than five. This medicine causes drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Use it for the short course your doctor has prescribed — these are not intended for long-term use. Do not stop a long course abruptly without asking your doctor.

Do not take Hifenac-D 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. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision. Not for people with myasthenia gravis or severe liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time. Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver injury. Tell your doctor if you are on warfarin — regular high-dose paracetamol can affect it. Alcohol, sleeping tablets, antihistamines and opioid painkillers all add to the drowsiness, sometimes dangerously.

How to store Hifenac-D

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Hifenac-D

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Marketed by:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Neurology / Psychiatry

Drug class:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Para-aminophenol derivative and Centrally acting muscle relaxant