ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE is a combination medicine used to treat pain associated with muscle spasms that usually occur due to muscle strains, sprains, or injuries in the lower back. It reduces muscle stiffness and enables easy movement of the muscle. The common causes of muscle spasms are lack of regular exercise, improper postural lifting, inadequate or poor posture, and fractures.
ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE contains Eperisone and Aceclofenac. Eperisone is an antispasmodic. It works by relaxing skeletal muscles and reducing myotonia (inability of muscles to relax). It relaxes vascular smooth muscles (present in the blood vessel wall) and improves blood circulation. Aceclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing prostaglandins' production (chemical substances that cause pain and inflammation) at the affected site (muscle) and easing pain.
Take ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE exactly as prescribed by your doctor. ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE may cause certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhoea, indigestion, flatulence (gas), lack of appetite, headache, weakness, drowsiness, disorientation, and skin rash or patches. Most of these adverse effects are minimal and only last a short time. Contact your doctor right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Before taking ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE, notify your doctor if you have stomach bleeding or ulcers, a history of stomach or intestinal troubles with NSAIDs, severe liver, kidney, or heart failure, a history of heart attack or stroke, or problems with blood circulation. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before taking ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE. It should be used with caution in older individuals. Alcohol should be avoided at all costs because it increases the risk of harmful consequences. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully attentive, as ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
Pain caused by muscle spasms
ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE is used to treat pain associated with muscle spasms that usually occur due to muscle strains, sprains, or injuries in the lower back. It contains eperisone and aceclofenac. Eperisone is a muscle relaxant that shows an analgesic effect (relieve pain), whereas aceclofenac can reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation in the muscles. It reduces muscle stiffness and enables the easy movement of the muscle. For the best results, rest and physical therapy are also essential along with ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE.
If you have any bowel disorders, such as colitis (intestinal inflammation), kidney or liver problems, porphyria (inherited blood disorder), bleeding disorders, asthma, seasonal allergies, long-term respiratory infections or illnesses, angina (chest pain), blood clots, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus (a skin disorder), smoking habit, or intolerance to certain sugars, tell your doctor before taking ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE. When used in large doses over long periods, ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE raises the risk of heart attack or stroke. Therefore, follow the doctor's instructions for dosage and duration. Call your doctor right away if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, weakness, or slurred speech. These symptoms could indicate heart or blood vessel problems.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE may interact with other painkiller NSAID drugs (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxib, etoricoxib), anti-depressants (e.g. citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine), medicines used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats (e.g. digoxin), antihypertensives (e.g. enalapril, losartan, propranolol), antibiotics (e.g. ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), diuretics (e.g. thiazides, furosemide hydrochloride), anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin, heparin), steroids (e.g. hydrocortisone, prednisolone), HIV medications (e.g. zidovudine), antidiabetics (e.g. glibenclamide, gliclazide).
Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol consumption should be avoided because it can cause dizziness and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Drug-Disease Interactions: ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE should be avoided in individuals with stomach bleeding or ulcers, NSAID-related stomach or bowel problems, severe liver, kidney, or heart failure, a history of heart attack or stroke, or problems with blood circulation.
Consumption of alcohol increases the risk of side effects, such as liver damage and bleeding in the stomach.
ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE is usually not recommended during pregnancy, especially if you are more than six months pregnant, as it may cause harmful effects to the unborn baby.
ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE may pass into breastmilk and cause unwanted effects in the nursing baby. So, it is not prescribed in breastfeeding mothers. However, if prescribed, the doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding while using this medicine.
ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.
ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE should use with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
ACECLOFENAC+EPERISONE is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
Pain due to muscle spasms: It is a common condition that occurs due to injury, sprain, or strain to the muscles, bones, or ligaments present in the lower portion of the spine. The common causes are lack of regular exercise, improper postural lifting, inadequate or poor posture, and fracture. Pain in the lower back is the only symptom often seen with this condition. Analgesics (pain relievers) and physical therapy can help to relieve pain. Exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.