Instaflex Ar Capsule

Composition of Instaflex Ar Capsule

Instaflex Ar Capsule contains Aceclofenac + Rabeprazole. It belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Proton pump inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Instaflex Ar Capsule

• This medicine is used in the treatment of pain
• inflammation
• arthritis
• fever
• period pain
• acidity
• acid reflux
• stomach ulcer and heartburn.

Key benefits

• Relieves pain and the swelling that causes it
• Effective in arthritis and injury
• Powerful and reliable relief of acidity
• Heals ulcers and reflux damage
• Usually taken once a day

How Instaflex Ar Capsule works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Aceclofenac and Rabeprazole. Aceclofenac blocks the chemicals your body makes at a site of injury or inflammation, which reduces pain, swelling and fever. Rabeprazole switches off the acid pumps in the lining of your stomach, so much less acid is produced and the lining can heal.

How to take Instaflex Ar Capsule

Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or just after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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 may cause confusion, blurred vision, sweating and a fast heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Instaflex Ar Capsule

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

• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Swelling of the ankles and feet
• Headache
• Loose motions
• Flatulence

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 Instaflex Ar Capsule

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. Take it on an empty stomach, about half an hour to an hour before your first meal — this is when the acid pumps are most active and the medicine works best. Long-term use has been linked to low magnesium and low vitamin B12, and to a higher risk of bone fracture. Review the need with your doctor rather than continuing indefinitely. Tell your doctor if acidity comes with difficulty swallowing, vomiting, weight loss, or black stools — these need investigation, not a longer course. Do not stop a long course abruptly; acid can rebound. Your doctor will taper it.

Do not take Instaflex Ar 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

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. Reduces the absorption of some antifungals, iron and certain HIV medicines. Tell your doctor if you take clopidogrel, methotrexate or a blood thinner.

How to store Instaflex Ar Capsule

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

Expert advice for Instaflex Ar Capsule

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. Take it before breakfast, not after a meal. Eat smaller meals, avoid late dinners, raise the head of your bed and avoid smoking — these do as much as the tablet for reflux.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INNOVCARE

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory and Anti-ulcer agent

Drug class:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Proton pump inhibitor