Xtra Cream

Xtra Cream is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), prescribed for people with painful rheumatic conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Xtra Cream works by blocking the effect of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes which make chemical prostaglandins at sites of injury or damage, causing pain, swelling and inflammation. It eases pain and reduces inflammation. This medicine should not be given during pregnancy or to mothers that are breastfeeding. Is not recommended for children. This drug is available in tablet form and is taken orally.

Xtra Cream has side effects including diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, constipation, vomiting, skin rashes etc. If the side effects are severe or persistent it is advisable to consult your doctor.

You should not be taking Xtra Cream if –

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

Alcohol should not be consumed with this medicine. Xtra Cream interacts with certain other medicines like lithium, digoxin, corticosteroids and antihypertensives and certain diseases like asthma, gastro-intestinal toxicity.

The usual dose for Xtra Cream is 100 mg tablet taken twice daily, preferably in the morning and evening. It can be taken with food or after food. Drinking an adequate amount of water minimises chances of indigestion and stomach irritations. The duration and amount of medicine should be followed as per the doctor’s prescription.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Xtra Cream is used to treat symptoms like swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

• Osteoarthritis

  Xtra Cream is used to treat symptoms like tender and painful joints associated with Osteoarthritis.

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

  Xtra Cream is used to treat symptoms like stiffness and pain associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

• Allergy

  Avoid if you have a known allergy to Xtra Cream or other NSAIDs.

• Asthma

  Xtra Cream is not recommended if you are diagnosed with asthma.

• Bleeding

  Xtra Cream is not recommended if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder. It could cause severe swelling and bleeding in the stomach, colon, and anus.

• 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.

• 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?

  A doctor should be contacted immediately if an overdose of Xtra Cream is suspected. Signs and symptoms of overdose include rashes on the skin, confusion, pain in the chest, blurred vision etc. Immediate medical attention is needed if an overdose is confirmed.

Xtra Cream 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.

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

  Ethanol

  This medicine 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

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Lithium

  This combination is not recommended due to the risk of 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. This 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 Xtra Cream, then 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 Disease

  Asthma

  Xtra Cream 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

  Xtra Cream 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, appearance of coffee colored dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported immediately.

  Impaired Kidney Function

  Xtra Cream should be taken after consulting a doctor if you suffering from a kidney disease. Suitable adjustment in dosage and monitoring of kidney functions is required in such situations.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Xtra Cream?

  Ans : Xtra Cream is a medication which has Aceclofenac as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the release of a specific chemical that causes pain and redness and swelling. Xtra Cream is used to treat conditions such as rheumatic pain, muscle pain, arthralgia, and musculoskeletal pain.

• Ques : What are the uses of Xtra Cream?

  Ans : Xtra Cream is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Ankylosing spondylitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Arthritis, Lumbago, and Ischiadynia. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Osteoarthritis, Pain caused by nonarticular rheumatism, and Periarthritis of scapulohumeral. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Xtra Cream to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Xtra Cream?

  Ans : Xtra Cream is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Xtra Cream which are as follows: High blood pressure, Nausea, and Dyspepsia. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Xtra Cream.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Xtra Cream?

  Ans : Xtra Cream should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : Should I use Xtra Cream empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is commonly used by applying it to the affected area. As this medication is for external use, the action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before using Xtra Cream.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Xtra Cream before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to use Xtra Cream.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : The diet should be normal, there is nothing as such to avoid. However, eating healthy, doing physical exercises and avoiding any kind of harmful practices like smoking or drinking can uplift your health.

• Ques : Will Xtra Cream be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : Do not apply this medication more than its recommended usage, as then the body will absorb the medication more than the sufficient amount. Which may result in thinning or weakening of the skin and can trigger any other side effects. If the severity of the condition is not reducing with the recommended doses, then consult your doctor for re-examining your condition.