Acepec: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acepec Information

Acepec is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Acepec have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Acepec depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Acepec are Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acepec as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Acepec are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Acepec has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acepec related warnings talks about Acepec's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Acepec is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy, Heart Failure, Hepatic Encephalopathy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Acepec contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Acepec with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Acepec is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Acepec Benefits & Uses
Acepec Dosage & How to Take
Acepec Side Effects
Acepec Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Acepec with Other Drugs
Acepec Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acepec
Acepec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acepec Benefits & Uses

Acepec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Sprain
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Pain
Body Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Body Pain)
Headache

Acepec Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acepec Related Warnings

Is the use of Acepec safe for pregnant women?

Acepec may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Acepec again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Acepec safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Acepec. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acepec on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Acepec. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acepec on the Liver?

Acepec may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acepec on the Heart?

Acepec may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Acepec with Other Drugs

Acepec should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Lithium

Digoxin

Leflunomide

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Citalopram

Losartan

Unknown

Ibuprofen

Acepec Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acepec unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcer
Allergy
Heart Failure
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Peptic Ulcer

Frequently asked Questions about Acepec

Is this Acepec habit forming or addictive?

Acepec is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Acepec. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Acepec only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Acepec is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Acepec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acepec

Taking Acepec with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acepec

Consumption of alcohol and Acepec together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Acepec

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Acepec with ibuprofen?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Acepec cannot be taken with ibuprofen. It may increase the chances of side effects if taken together. However, if you experience any undesirable effects after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Acepec on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Acepec is a pain relieving medicine. One should take as long as he/she has been recommended to take. However, sometimes even after symptomatic relief your doctor may ask you to continue with medication to reduce inflammations in the body.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Acepec?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Acepec preferably taken with a light meal. It can be taken once or twice a day or more as your doctor has prescribed it.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Acepec without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Acepec is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patient's to take this drug unnessacarily without doctor's advise.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Acepec safe for diabetics?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Acepec is not safe for the diabetic patient, may cause harmful effects on them. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you are diabetic.