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Acefen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet,Gel. Secondary and off-label uses of Acefen have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acefen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Acefen also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Acefen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acefen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acefen is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Acefen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Acefen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acefen in conditions like Allergy, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Kidney Disease. The section on Acefen contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Acefen may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Acefen, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acefen is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Acefen safe for pregnant women?
Acefen may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Acefen again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Acefen safe during breastfeeding?
Acefen can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Acefen on the Kidneys?
Acefen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acefen on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Acefen on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Acefen on the Heart?
Acefen may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Acefen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acefen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acefen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acefen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acefen since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Acefen is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Acefen in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Acefen
It is safe to take Acefen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acefen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acefen with alcohol will be.
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