ALCIDOL SP TABLET

About ALCIDOL SP Tablet
ALCIDOL SP Tablet is used in the reduction of pain and inflammation due to bone or soft tissue injury, resolution of postoperative inflammation, oedema (swollen tissue with fluid) and pain. Pain can be temporary (acute) or lifelong (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is, for a short time, whereas chronic pain lasts for life.
ALCIDOL SP Tablet is a combination of aceclofenac, paracetamol, and serratiopeptidase. This medicine works by blocking the action of an enzyme known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which causes pain and swelling in the injured or damaged tissue.
Most of the side effects of ALCIDOL SP Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, etc. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
You can take ALCIDOL SP Tablet with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition.
Do not take ALCIDOL SP Tablet if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. It is not recommended for use in children. It is advisable not to exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking ALCIDOL SP Tablet .
Uses of ALCIDOL SP Tablet
ALCIDOL SP Tablet is used to treat pain after any injury. The detailed uses of ALCIDOL SP Tablet are as follows:
• Pain Relief: ALCIDOL SP Tablet relieves mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, toothaches, and post-surgical pain, effectively controlling numerous acute pain disorders.
• Anti-Inflammatory: ALCIDOL SP Tablet also serves to reduce swelling. Because it contains aceclofenac, it has anti-inflammatory characteristics and helps treat inflammatory disorders such as arthritis or sports injuries.
• Fever Reduction: Paracetamol in the ALCIDOL SP Tablet composition, which acts as an antipyretic, helps to reduce fever in various types of situations, including illnesses and infections.
• Post-Surgical Pain Management: ALCIDOL SP Tablet aids in managing post-operative pain, making recovery more comfortable and reducing patient discomfort after surgery.
• Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders: ALCIDOL SP Tablet relieves pain and discomfort caused by musculoskeletal disorders such as lower back pain and joint pain, increasing the quality of life for persons suffering from chronic pain.
Directions for Use
• ALCIDOL SP Tablet can be taken with food to help reduce the risk of stomach upset.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow ALCIDOL SP Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
• ALCIDOL SP Tablet consists of aceclofenac, paracetamol and serratiopeptidase.
• Aceclofenac works by blocking the action of an enzyme known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which causes pain and swelling in the injured or damaged tissue.
• Paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), which enhances the pain relief action of aceclofenac.
• Serratiopeptidase causes thinning of the fluids around the site of injury, thereby making fluid drainage smoother in the swollen tissue.
• ALCIDOL SP Tablet not only reduces pain and inflammation but also help with faster healing.
How ALCIDOL SP Tablet Works
ALCIDOL SP Tablet belongs to the class of drugs known as ‘non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs’ (NSAID). It is a fixed-dose combination composed of aceclofenac, paracetamol and serratiopeptidase. Aceclofenac works by blocking the action of an enzyme known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which causes pain and swelling in the injured or damaged tissue. Paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), which enhances the pain relief action of aceclofenac. Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme which helps in the breakdown of a protein (fibrin) which is formed as a by-product of the clotted blood at the site of injury. It thus causes thinning of the fluids around the site of injury thereby making fluid drainage smoother in the swollen tissue.
Storage
• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain – To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
What if I have taken an overdose of ALCIDOL SP Tablet
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of ALCIDOL SP Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
Drug Warnings
• Avoid taking ALCIDOL SP Tablet if you are allergic to it.
• Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with ALCIDOL SP Tablet as it may lead to an increase in the risk of liver damage.
• Patients with stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure and liver or kidney disease should not take ALCIDOL SP Tablet on their own.
• Besides this, it should be avoided during the last trimester of pregnancy, unless there are compelling reasons for doing so.
• If you have a severe allergy to painkillers, like asthma, rhinitis, angioedema (swelling under the skin) or skin rashes, immediately stop taking ALCIDOL SP Tablet and inform your doctor.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting treatment with ALCIDOL SP Tablet .
• Adopting a healthy lifestyle coupled with a healthy diet containing high proteins is the mainstay of management of arthritic conditions.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
• Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, Vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
• Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
• In the chronic conditions of arthritis or joint pain try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that minimum level of chemical called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
• Your sitting posture is important especially when have pain and inflammation conditions. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for short time (10-15 min). Use back support like rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.