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Acefen Gel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel. The alternative uses of Acefen Gel have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acefen Gel. 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.
The most common side effects of Acefen Gel are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation. Some other side effects of Acefen Gel have been listed ahead. These side effects of Acefen Gel are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Acefen Gel's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Acefen Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Acefen Gel related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Acefen Gel since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Acefen Gel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Acefen Gel have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Acefen Gel, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Acefen Gel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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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Is the use of Acefen Gel 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 Gel 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 Gel on the Kidneys?
Acefen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acefen Gel on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Acefen on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Acefen Gel on the Heart?
Acefen may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acefen Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acefen Gel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acefen Gel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acefen Gel since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Acefen Gel 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 Gel in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Acefen Gel
It is safe to take Acefen Gel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acefen Gel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acefen Gel with alcohol will be.
Yes, it is safe to use the Acefen for as long as it is prescribed by a doctor. However, in some people it may cause some adverse reactions in which case, they should immediately speak to their doctor.
No, Acefen does not contain any sulfa moeity. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Acefen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Acefen is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).
No, Acefen is not a muscle relaxant. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with aches, sprains, and strains.
Yes, the risk of a heart disease increases with the intake of Acefen, especially during a long-term use, in comparison to those people who do not use Acefen. The drug should be avoided if you have had a history heart attack or cardiac ailments. You must inform your doctor if someone in your family had a heart attack or a stroke, if you smoke, or if you have ever had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Call for the emergency help right away if you experience slurred speech, shortness of breath, chest pain or weakness in one side of the body.
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