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Rucadol P is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Rucadol P 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 Rucadol P. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Rucadol P include Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Rucadol P as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rucadol P go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rucadol P is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Rucadol P has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Rucadol P related warnings section.
Rucadol P can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Rucadol P in conditions like Allergy, Heart Failure, Hepatic Encephalopathy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Rucadol P contraindications section.
Additionally, Rucadol P may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Rucadol P is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Rucadol P 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Rucadol P safe for pregnant women?
Rucadol P can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Rucadol P right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Rucadol P safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Rucadol P. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Rucadol P on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Rucadol P. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Rucadol P on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Rucadol P. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Rucadol P on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Rucadol P on the heart have been reported.
Rucadol P should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Unknown
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rucadol P unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rucadol P habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rucadol P has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Rucadol P as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Rucadol P only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Rucadol P is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rucadol P
It is safe to take Rucadol P with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rucadol P
Consuming Rucadol P with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Rucadol P 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.
No, Rucadol P 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Rucadol P is a pain relieving medicine. One should take as long as he/she has been recommended to take. However, sometimes even after symptomatic relief your doctor may ask you to continue with medication to reduce inflammations in the body.
Rucadol P 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.
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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