Aceclofenac / Paracetamol /Thiocolchicoside
Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic
What it is used for
Pain especially that of the neck and shoulder due to neuromuscular and skeletal spasm Clinical selection for Aceclofenac / Paracetamol /Thiocolchicoside should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic. 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). [Thiocolchicoside] Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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