Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet

How to use Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation.
• Take Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach. 
• Do not take Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
• It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
• In case of muscle pain, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief along with taking Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers before taking this medicine.  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Paracetamol. This medication helps in relieving pain and inflammation. It works by lowering the levels of chemical substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

• Is it safe to use Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea and other uncommon and rare side effects.

• Can I stop taking Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?

  If you are using the medication for a condition associated with long-term pain then Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet should be continued for as long as advised by your physician. It can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.

• Can the use of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?

  Yes, the use of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to your doctor.

• Can the use of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet cause dizziness?

  Yes, the use of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for sometime and resume once you feel better.

• Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  The use of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine or in patients with known allergy to other painkillers (NSAIDs). It should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with a history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

• Can Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet be taken with vitamin B-complex?

  Yes, Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet can be taken with vitamin B-complex preparations. While Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet helps to relieve pain, vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing the underlying painful condition.

• Is Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet helpful in relieving stomach pain?

  No, Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet preferably should not be taken for stomach pain without consulting a physician. This drug can increase stomach acid secretion which may aggravate an unknown underlying condition.

• Can the use of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet cause damage to kidneys?

  Yes, the long-term use of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical messenger called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body which leads to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.

• Is it safe to take a higher dose of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet than recommended?

  No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea and can also damage your kidneys on long-term use. If you are experiencing increased severity of pain or if the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses of this medicine, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

• What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

• How long does it take for Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet to show results?

  The effect of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet can be seen within 1.5 to 3 hours of oral administration of the medicine and the time taken to show the desired effects may vary with every individual patient.

• What is the dosage of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  You may take one tablet of Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet twice daily or as prescribed by your doctor. Always follow your doctor’s instructions while taking this medicine.

• Can I take Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet along with other painkiller tablets?

  No, it is not recommended to take Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet with other painkiller medicines without consulting your doctor since it may cause unwanted side effects like stomach pain or ulcers.

• Can Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet be given to children?

  No, Acelife P 100 mg/500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children under the age of 18 years.