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Askil Forte is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Askil Forte also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Askil Forte depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Askil Forte include Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Askil Forte as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Askil Forte normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Askil Forte's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Askil Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Askil Forte can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Askil Forte in conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders. The section on Askil Forte contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Askil Forte may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Askil Forte is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Askil Forte is used to treat the following -
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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Askil Forte safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Askil Forte on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Askil Forte safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Askil Forte on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Askil Forte will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Askil Forte on the Kidneys?
Askil Forte may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Askil Forte on the Liver?
Askil Forte can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Askil Forte on the Heart?
Askil Forte has very mild side effects on the heart.
Askil Forte should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Askil Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Askil Forte habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Askil Forte has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Askil Forte
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Askil Forte together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Askil Forte
Taking alcohol with Askil Forte can be dangerous.
No, Askil Forte is not safe for the diabetic patient, may cause harmful effects on them. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you are diabetic.
Askil Forte is a brand name for aceclofenac. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is mainly used to relieve pain in a patient's suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Additionally, it also reduces fever.
Askil Forte works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Yes, Askil Forte 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.
No, Askil Forte cannot be taken with ibuprofen. It may increase the chances of side effects if taken together. However, if you experience any undesirable effects after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)
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