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Acenac S is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fever, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Acenac S also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acenac S. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Acenac S also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Acenac S side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acenac S 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 Acenac S is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Acenac S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Acenac S is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Acenac S are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Acenac S have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Acenac S, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Acenac S 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Acenac S safe for pregnant women?
Acenac S may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Acenac S again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Acenac S safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Acenac S. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Acenac S on the Kidneys?
Acenac S has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acenac S on the Liver?
Acenac S is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Acenac S on the Heart?
Acenac S has very mild side effects on the heart.
Acenac S 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 Acenac S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acenac S habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Acenac S has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Acenac S
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Acenac S together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acenac S
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Acenac S.
Yes, Acenac S can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
Acenac S is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patient's to take this drug unnessacarily without doctor's advise.
Rarely Acenac S causes drowsiness. However, if you experience drowsiness after taking this medicine do not indulge in activities which include driving, operating heavy machinery. You are advised to take rest and if need be ask your doctor for some other drug options.
No, Acenac S is not a muscle relaxant. It is a painkiller belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Combination of Acenac S and the muscle relaxant are also available in the market which used to enhance the pain-relieving capacity of this medicine.
No, you can not take Acenac S with the antihypertensive drugs because it reduces the effects of the antihypertensive medicine. However, if you experience any sign and symptoms of an adverse reaction after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204