Hifenac Tablet (Aceclofenac 100mg)

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is a painkiller. It provides relief from pain, stiffness, and swelling due to various conditions related to your bone and joints. It is also used to provide relief from headaches, toothaches, backaches, menstrual pain, sprains, and strains. Hifenac 100 MG Tablet works by preventing the release of a chemical substance that causes pain and swelling in your body.

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet can cause side effects like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, indigestion, and diarrhoea. These side effects subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they remain for a long time or become severe.

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet can be taken with a meal to avoid stomach irritation. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment based on the severity of your condition. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose. For the ease of remembering, take it at around the same time every day. Take this medicine for the complete duration of treatment. Avoid the discontinuation of Hifenac 100 MG Tablet without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may come back.

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels. Use this medicine with caution if you have heart, liver, and/or kidney problems.

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is not recommended in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not established. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

List of substitutes for Hifenac 100 MG Tablet

Aceroc 100 MG Tablet

Wockhardt Ltd.

Acota 100 MG Tablet

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Movace 100 MG Tablet

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Movexx 100 MG Tablet

Cipla Ltd.

Rofaclo 100 MG Tablet

Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

Major & minor side effects for Hifenac 100 MG Tablet

Dizziness

Nausea and vomiting

Diarrhoea

Skin rash

Heartburn

Indigestion

Visual disturbances

Drowsiness

What is it prescribed for?

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition in which your body’s immune system attacks the small joints and damages them. It may cause swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints. Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is used to relieve pain and swelling due to RA.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disorder characterized by tender and painful joints. It occurs when the protective cartilage that acts as a cushion between two ends of bones wears down. Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is used to relieve pain and stiffness due to this condition.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a painful condition that occurs when bones of the vertebra (the small bones of the spine) fuse together leading to stiffness, pain, and alteration in body posture. Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is used to relieve stiffness and pain (especially in the lower back, hip, and pelvis) associated with this condition.

Mild to moderate pain

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet provides relief from mild to moderate pain in conditions like headaches, backaches, menstrual pain, sprains, and strains, etc.

Allergy

Avoid taking Hifenac 100 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and cause breathing difficulty. Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of asthma after taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.).

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Peptic Ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach and intestine. It may further lead to bleeding in the stomach and intestine. The symptoms are blood in stools/vomit, black coloured stool, and cramps in the stomach. Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have active or a history of repetitive peptic ulcers and bleeding as it may worsen your condition.

Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe liver and/or kidney problems. This medicine may further damage your liver and/or kidneys and worsen your condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the third trimester (last 3 months) as it may harm your foetus. During the first 6 months of pregnancy, this medicine should only be used upon your doctor’s recommendation.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Hifenac 100 MG Tablet  passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. If required, this medicine should only be used upon your doctor’s recommendation.

General warnings

Heart disease

Avoid long-term use of a high dose of Hifenac 100 MG Tablet if you have pre-existing heart conditions like heart failure (a condition in which your heart is unable to pump a sufficient amount of blood), ischaemic heart diseases (heart problems due to narrowing of the blood vessels that supply oxygen to the heart), etc. This medicine may cause fluid retention (abnormal build-up of fluid in the body) and also increase the risk of a heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Skin rash

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet may cause skin allergies in some cases. If you observe any symptoms like rashes, hives (itchy and painful eruption), or other allergic symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.

Use in children

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not established.

Driving or operating machines

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet may cause sleepiness, blurred vision, or dizziness in some cases. Avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you experience such symptoms after taking this medicine.

Bleeding disorders

Hifenac 100 MG Tablet may prolong the blood clotting time and increase the risk of bleeding. Hence, use this medicine with caution if you have bleeding or clotting defects such as haemophilia (a condition that affects the body’s ability to form a proper blood clot), vitamin K deficiency, and hypoprothrombinemia (deficiency of blood clotting substance).

Impaired liver function

Use Hifenac 100 MG Tablet with caution if you have liver problems as this medicine is broken down in your liver. Hence, it may lead to the accumulation of the medicine and increase the risk of side effects. It may also cause further liver damage. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver functions and liver enzyme levels while taking this medicine.

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a condition in which your own immune system attacks your body. This can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, brain, etc. The symptoms are skin rash, joint pain, and tiredness. Use Hifenac 100 MG Tablet with caution if you have systemic lupus erythematosus as it may further worsen your condition.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the dose of Hifenac 100 MG Tablet. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Hifenac 100 MG Tablet. Seek emergency medical attention in case of overdose for further guidance.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Hifenac 100 MG Tablet as it will increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Interaction with Medicine

Lithium

Digoxin

Corticosteroids

Antihypertensives

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Gastro-Intestinal toxicity

Avoid long-term use of Hifenac 100 MG Tablet as it may cause damage to your stomach and intestine. Conditions like bleeding, ulceration (sores in the lining of your stomach and intestine), and perforation (holes that form in the walls of the stomach and intestine) can occur. If you experience symptoms like indigestion, vomit with blood, or appearance of coffee coloured dry blood in the stools, etc. consult your doctor immediately.

Kidney Disease

Prolonged use of high doses of Hifenac 100 MG Tablet may cause kidney problems. Hence, use this medicine cautiously if you have mild to moderate kidney problems. Your doctor may suggest tests to closely monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Take Hifenac 100 MG Tablet with food to avoid stomach irritation. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take this medicine for the recommended duration to get the maximum benefits.

If you are taking this medicine for long term, your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver enzymes and blood count.

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may make you dizzy and/or sleepy.

Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines as they may interact with each other and cause side effects.