Aceclofenac / Paracetamol
NSAID + paracetamol combination
What it is used for
Short-term pain/inflammation when combo product used. Clinical selection for Aceclofenac / Paracetamol should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: NSAID + paracetamol combination. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
[From component Paracetamol] Risk of severe hepatotoxicity in overdose. Chronic high-dose use, malnutrition, enzyme-inducing drugs, and alcohol increase risk. Check total daily intake from all sources.
Possible side effects
[Aceclofenac] Dyspepsia, nausea, fluid retention, raised BP. Serious: peptic ulcer/bleed, AKI, heart failure exacerbation, severe skin reactions, bronchospasm, hepatitis (rare). [Paracetamol] Rare at therapeutic doses. Serious: acute liver failure in overdose, rare severe skin reactions (SJS/TEN/AGEP).
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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