Aceclofenac: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is a prescription medicine used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, back pain and dental pain. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, capsules and gel, made by 20 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Aceclofenac works
Aceclofenac reduces prostaglandins, the chemicals that cause pain and swelling, and also limits inflammatory cell activity in the joints.
What is Aceclofenac used for?
Aceclofenac is used to relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, as well as back pain, dental pain and other painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Side effects of Aceclofenac
Common side effects of Aceclofenac include:
- Indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea or constipation
- Headache or dizziness
- Mild skin rash
Stop taking it and see a doctor urgently if you pass black or bloody stools, vomit blood, have chest pain, or develop swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.
Precautions and warnings
- Take it with or after food to reduce stomach upset.
- Tell your doctor if you have, or have had, a stomach ulcer, stomach bleeding, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney or liver problems.
- Do not take it together with other NSAID painkillers unless your doctor advises it.
- Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy, and ask your doctor before using it at any other stage of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Aceclofenac
What is the price of Aceclofenac in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Aceclofenac products currently in stock range from Rs 62 to Rs 715 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Alwel 100mg Tablet at Rs 62. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Aceclofenac are available in Pakistan?
Aceclofenac is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Acenac (S.J. & G. Fazul-ellahie Ltd), Alkeris (Sami Pharma Ltd), Airtal (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd), Acelo (Maple Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd), Ceclo (Medizan), Alkeris-sr (Sami Pharma Ltd), Alwel (WNS Field) and Aceford (Genetics Pharmaceuticals), along with 13 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Aceclofenac?
Yes. Aceclofenac is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Aceclofenac be used during pregnancy?
Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy, and ask your doctor before using it at any other stage of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Are all Aceclofenac brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Aceclofenac in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Aceclofenac brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 30+ products containing Aceclofenac from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
