Aceclofenac 100 mg

Business Unit: Human

Medicine Type: Tablet

Generic Name: Aceclofenac 100 mg

Therapeutic Class: Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Indication: Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic properties. It is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which is involved in the production of prostaglandin. Painex is indicated for the relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, toothache, trauma and lumbago.

Dosage & Administration: Adults: The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg daily, taken as two separate 100 mg doses, one tablet in the morning and one in the evening. Children: There is no clinical data on the use of aceclofenac in children. Elderly: The pharmacokinetics of aceclofenac are not altered in elderly patients, therefore it is not considered necessary to modify the dose and dose frequency.Renal insufficiency: There is no evidence that the dosage of aceclofenac needs to be modified in patients with mild renal impairment.Hepatic insufficiency: The dose of aceclofenac should be reduced in patients with hepatic impairment. An initial daily dose of 100 mg should be administered.

Preparation: 10x15 Tablets