Alkeris Cream Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Aceclofenac
Used For
Pain & Inflammation
How it works
Aceclofenac inhibits the formation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes through a reversible inhibition of cyclooxygenase. Aceclofenac has demonstrated its anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity topically in the treatment of musculoskeletal trauma, being as effective as other reference drugs.
Alkeris Cream Usage And Safety
Dosage
Aceclofenac
Side Effects
This drug has shown good local tolerance. The most frequently reported adverse reactions are mild to moderate local irritation accompanied by redness and itching of mildintensity that disappear with discontinuation of treatment. Exceptionally, serious skin complications and soft tissue infections have been reported during chickenpox in association with treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In a rare way photosensitivity reactions are known to occur when the treated area has been exposed to strong solar radiation without adequate protection.
Drug Interactions
Although data on interactions of this drug with others are not yet known, it is advisable to take precautions if the patient is being treated with other medications, especially if they contain lithium, digoxin, oral anticoagulants, diuretics and analgesics.
Indication
Treatment of painful and inflammatory manifestations associated with traumatic pathology and musculoskeletal disorders such as : Tendinitis/ tenosynovitis . Sprains/ strains. Dislocation . Periarthritis . Lumbago . Torticollis.
When not to Use
Hypersensitivity to the active substance. Although possible cross-hypersensitivity to diclofenac has not been established, administration is not recommended in patients with demonstrated hypersensitivity to diclofenac. It will not be administered in those patients who have shown hypersensitivity to other NSAIDs. Like other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, it is contraindicated in patients in whom acetylsalicylic acid and other prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors trigger attacks of asthma, urticaria, or acute rhinitis.
Alkeris Cream Precautions
Precaution
If the use of this medicine produces symptoms of local irritation, the administration will be suspended and the appropriate therapy will be established. It should not be applied to the eyes or mucous membranes, or to open skin lesions or in any other circumstance in which another skin process occurs at the same point of application.
Alkeris Cream Warnings
Warning 1
There are no clinical data on the use of aceclofenac in children.
Warning 2
To prevent photosensitivity reactions, avoid intense sun exposure without protection of the treated area.
Warning 3
Hypersensitivity and skin reactions : Like other NSAIDs, allergic reactions, including anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions, can occur without prior exposure to thedrug. Serious skin reactions, some fatal, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, are known to be reported very rarely inassociation with the use of NSAIDs. It seems that patients are at higher risk of these reactions at the beginning of treatment; the appearance of these adverse reactionsoccurs in most cases during the first month of treatment. Aceclofenac should be discontinued immediately at the first symptoms of skin erythema, mucosal lesions, or othersigns of hypersensitivity.
Alkeris Cream Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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