ACTICROSS-P 60ML SUSP
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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.