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ACTICROSS-P 60ML SUSP
ACECLOFENAC 50MG + PARACETAMOL 125MG
ACTICROSS-P 60ML SUSP is an oral suspension of aceclofenac 50 mg with paracetamol 125 mg per dose, for short-term relief of pain and fever where a tablet is unsuitable. It is used for febrile illness with body ache, post-traumatic pain, dental pain and painful musculoskeletal conditions, with the dose measured to body weight by the prescriber.
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Benefits
- The liquid form allows dosing to be matched to body weight rather than to a fixed tablet strength.
- Aceclofenac reduces prostaglandin-driven inflammation and pain at the site of injury.
- Paracetamol brings down fever and raises the pain threshold centrally, complementing the anti-inflammatory action.
- Suitable for patients who cannot swallow tablets, including the elderly and those recovering from oral or throat procedures.
- Onset of relief is typically faster than with a solid dose form.
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Side effects
Not everyone gets these. Most are mild and settle as the course finishes.
Common
- Nausea or vomiting
- Epigastric discomfort or abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
Less common
- Gastric irritation or bleeding on repeated dosing
- Raised liver enzymes
- Skin rash or itching
- Reduced urine output
Stop and get medical help if any of these occur
- Black, tarry stools or vomiting of blood
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing
- Persistent vomiting or signs of dehydration
- Widespread rash with blistering or peeling skin
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Precautions
- Dose strictly by body weight and by the prescriber's instruction; use the measure supplied, never a household spoon.
- Contraindicated in active peptic ulcer, severe hepatic or renal impairment, and NSAID hypersensitivity including aspirin-sensitive asthma.
- Avoid in dehydration or reduced fluid intake, which increases the renal risk from the NSAID component.
- Do not combine with any other paracetamol-containing preparation.
- Give with or after food to limit gastric irritation.
- Shake well before each dose to ensure uniform strength.
- Avoid in the third trimester of pregnancy; use earlier in pregnancy and while breastfeeding only on medical advice.