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Meganac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Meganac have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Meganac. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Meganac include Diarrhoea, Gastrointestinal discomfort. Some other side effects of Meganac have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Meganac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Meganac is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Meganac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Meganac 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 Meganac are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Meganac may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Meganac is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Meganac 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Meganac safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Meganac during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Meganac safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Meganac in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Meganac is unavailable.
What is the effect of Meganac on the Kidneys?
Meganac is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Meganac on the Liver?
Meganac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Meganac on the Heart?
You can take Meganac without any fear of damage to the heart.
Meganac 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 Meganac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meganac habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Meganac.
Interaction between Food and Meganac
Taking Meganac with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meganac
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Meganac.
Yes, Meganac can be taken for relieving symptoms of a headache. However, there are better medicines available for treating headache effectively.
Rarely Meganac 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.
Meganac preferably taken with a light meal. It can be taken once or twice a day or more as your doctor has prescribed it.
Meganac 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.
Yes, Meganac 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.
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
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