Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet

Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet is prescribed for people with painful rheumatic conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. This active constituent of this medication belongs to the class of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs).

Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes which make chemical prostaglandins at sites of injury or damage, causing pain, swelling and inflammation.

This medication eases pain and reduces inflammation. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet. Also, children are advised not to consume this medication.

You should not be taking Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet if –

• You are allergic to this medication or other anti-inflammatory painkillers.
• You ever had a problem with stomach or duodenal bleeding, such as an ulcer.
• You have a heart condition, impaired kidney or liver function.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have high blood pressure or blood clotting problems.

Being a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, this medication helps in relieving pain. Prostaglandins are responsible for pain, inflammation, swelling and fever. Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase in the brain which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Osteoarthritis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Edema (Swelling)

• Allergy

• Asthma

• Bleeding

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Peptic Ulcer

• Hepatic Encephalopathy

• Abdominal Pain

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Skin Rash

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is excreted in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 12 to 16 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1.5 to 3 hours after oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming this alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is not safe to drive while taking medicine if it has the tendency to make you feel sleepy, disoriented or unclear in your thinking.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It is not recommended if you have chronic conditions of the kidney. You should consult a specialist to find out whether you should continue medication if you have been diagnosed with a kidney disorder.

• Does this affect liver function?

  If you have liver disease, you are advised to use this medicine with caution. You may not be able to take the dose recommended for the average user, and if you have very intense liver disease or are currently diseased, you cannot use this.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Vetory Sp Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Arflur 3D Tablet

  FDC Ltd

• Seracemol Tablet

  Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Dolasafe A Plus Tablet

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Zynac Sp 100Mg/500Mg/15Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Nunac Sp Tablet

  Minol Pharmaceuticals

• Unifen Tablet

  Unimarck Healthcare Ltd

• Acevah Ps 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Aroff Ez Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Nock 3 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet

  Wanbury Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps relieve pain. Prostaglandins are responsible for pain, inflammation, swelling, and fever. Aceclofenac inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase in the brain which is involved in the production of prostaglandins. The drug is a pain relief medication that selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever. It activates certain receptors in the brain that inhibit pain signals. Serratiopeptidase is a proteolytic enzyme that is extracted from a silkworm. It acts as an anti-inflammatory pain reliever. It facilitates the breakdown of proteins and reduces the formation of mucus and relieves inflammation.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  This medication should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Lithium- This combination is not recommended due to the risk of an increase in the lithium levels which may lead to adverse effects. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.
  • Digoxin- This combination is not recommended as it increases the Digoxin levels in the body. It, in turn, leads to an increase in Digoxin's effects on the heart. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.
  • Corticosteroids- Use with caution as this combination will increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Inform the doctor if you are taking either of the medicines. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.
  • Antihypertensives- If you are taking Antihypertensives with this medication, the medication you are at increased risk of kidney damage. This interaction is more likely to happen in the elderly population. Regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary. Advised to maintain adequate hydration and food intake.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Asthma- This medication should not be taken if you have NSAID-sensitive asthma. Any such history should be reported to the doctor so that appropriate substitution can be done.
  • Gastrointestinal Toxicity- This medication and other NSAIDs should be taken after consulting a doctor especially if the intended duration is longer than a month. Any symptom indicating ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, the appearance of coffee colored dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported immediately.
  • Impaired Kidney Function- This medication should be taken after consulting a doctor if you are suffering from a kidney disease. Suitable adjustment in dosage and monitoring of kidney functions is required in such situations.

• Ques : What is Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Aldigesic belongs to the class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It contains Aceclofenac, Paracetamol, and Serratiopeptidase as active ingredients. Aldigesic tablet works by blocking the action of cyclooxygenase in the body; increasing the pain threshold and increases the blood flow across the skin, heat loss and sweating; helping the body in the breakdown of protein.

• Ques : What are the uses of Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet is used to treat conditions and symptoms of diseases like a toothache, joint pain, bone pain, swelling, and cold. Besides these, this drug can also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, periarthritis of scapulohumeral, lumbago, and Ischia Dynia.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : The side effects of this medication include shortness of breath, nausea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and rash.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Aldigesic tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should not be used if you have the conditions such as Active peptic ulcer, Acute rhinitis, Allergy to Aceclofenac, Asthma, Bleeding disorders, Blood coagulation disorders, Hepatic impairment, Hypersensitivity, and Urticaria.

• Ques : Is Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Increased liver enzymes in blood, Skin reddening, Abnormalities of blood cells, Rash, Feeling of sickness, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Urticaria, Enuresis, Headache, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Allergic reactions, Shortness of breath, Swollen facial features, Liver damage, Rashes, Liver toxicity, etc.

• Ques : What are the contra-indications to Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Do not use this medication if you suffer from conditions such as Active peptic ulcer, Acute rhinitis, Allergy to Aceclofenac, Asthma, Bleeding disorders, Blood coagulation disorders, Hepatic impairment, Hypersensitivity, and Urticaria.

• Ques : Is Aldigesic Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

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