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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:40 PM IST

Acp JR Tablet DT is used to reduce pain and inflammation. It helps in relieving pain from conditions like headaches, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It contains Aceclofenac and Paracetamol, which work by blocking the chemical messengers responsible for causing pain, inflammation, and fever. In some cases, it may cause side effects like dizziness, nausea, digestion problems (constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea) and skin reactions (like rashes and hives). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Acp JR Tablet DT

Acp JR Tablet DT is used to reduce pain and inflammation. The pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Inflammation is a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Acp JR Tablet DT is composed of two medicines: Aceclofenac (pain reducer) and Paracetamol (fever reducer). Acp JR Tablet DT helps in relieving pain from conditions like headaches, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. Aceclofenac and Paracetamol both work by blocking the chemical messengers responsible for causing pain, inflammation, and fever.

Acp JR Tablet DT may cause side effects like dizziness, nausea (feeling sick), digestion problems (constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea) and skin reactions (like rashes and hives). Most of the side effects of Acp JR Tablet DT do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Taking more than the daily prescribed dose of Acp JR Tablet DT may cause liver damage or allergic reactions like swelling of the mouth, face, throat, difficulty in breathing, skin rash, itching, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or ulcer. Use this medicine in the prescribed doses and seek immediate medical help if you experience such symptoms.

Uses of Acp JR Tablet DT

Treatment of Pain, Inflammation and fever.

Medicinal Benefits

Acp JR Tablet DT helps to reduce pain and inflammation caused by various complications or conditions. It significantly works on providing relief from pain for extended hours. It contains paracetamol, which is less irritant to the stomach than other painkillers. Hence, it is well tolerated by patients who have an allergy to aspirin or a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcer formation. Besides this, it does not affect bleeding time and also helps in reducing fever due to pain or swelling.

Directions for Use

Acp JR Tablet DT should be swallowed whole with liquid, preferably after meals, as food helps to prevent any potential gastric irritation the drug might cause when taken on an empty stomach.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Acp JR Tablet DT

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Digestion problems (like constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea)
  • Increased liver enzymes in the blood (diagnosed through liver function test)

Drug Warnings

Taking more than the daily prescribed dose of Acp JR Tablet DT may cause liver damage or allergic reactions like swelling of the mouth, face, throat, difficulty in breathing, skin rash or itching. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of paracetamol. Gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcer formation are commonly observed with the use of Acp JR Tablet DT, so the doctor may prescribe you the lowest dose available. Do not take Acp JR Tablet DT if you have asthma or allergies to painkillers, heart, kidney and liver conditions. Acp JR Tablet DT should not be taken during pregnancy or by breastfeeding mothers as it may affect the baby.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Acp JR Tablet DT interact with cholesterol lowering drugs (cholestyramine), charcoal, medicine to stop vomiting (domperidone, metochlopramide), alcohol, anti HIV drug (zidovudine), blood thinner (warfarin), blood pressure lowering medicine, anti cancer or anti arthritis drug (methotrexate) may lead to drug toxicity or affect the working of Acp JR Tablet DT. So, contact the doctor before taking these medicines.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Patient affected with liver disease, bleeding disorder and alcoholism should not take Acp JR Tablet DT as it has a risk of causing derangement in liver functions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • CHARCOAL
  • DOMPERIDONE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • ALCOHOL
  • WARFARIN
  • METHOTREXATE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, Vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain and arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and low-impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding, and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • In chronic arthritis or joint pain, try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that have a minimum level of chemicals called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation conditions. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.

Special Advise

  • The components of Acp JR Tablet DT have the tendency to cause stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume Acp JR Tablet DT with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a diagnosis of peptic ulcer, Acp JR Tablet DT is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor.
  • Paracetamol is a component of Acp JR Tablet DT which can cause liver injury when in taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates the liver toxicity.
  • Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as Acp JR Tablet DT may have an adverse effect on renal functions.
  • Use with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not self-administer Acp JR Tablet DT if you are pregnant or are nursing.
  • Although Acp JR Tablet DT provides symptomatic relief in conditions like arthritis and may reduce the inflammation caused by these conditions, to achieve the best results, it is strongly recommended to remain physically active as much as your condition allows. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, coupled with a healthy diet containing high proteins, is the mainstay of the management of arthritic conditions.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain: It is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. When you do something that hurts your body, your brain triggers the pain response.

Inflammation: It is a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Acp JR Tablet DT as it contains paracetamol which can together damage your liver severely.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of this medicine for use during pregnancy is not known. Hence, it is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Acp JR Tablet DT should not be used without consultation with your doctor if you are breast-feeding. It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk. It is not recommended for use during breast-feeding unless considered essential by your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Acp JR Tablet DT usually causes dizziness, drowsiness and visual disturbances which may affect their ability to drive or operate machinery. Make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Acp JR Tablet DT to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Acp JR Tablet DT to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Acp JR Tablet DT in children have not been established. Acp JR Tablet DT is not recommended in children.

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FAQs

Acp JR Tablet DT is used to reduce pain and inflammation.
No, Acp JR Tablet DT does not cure Rheumatoid arthritis but instead, it helps in reducing the pain and inflammation caused by it as it a pain killer.
Yes, Acp JR Tablet DT is may cause nausea or vomiting in some people. In order to avoid the same, you should take Acp JR Tablet DT with milk or food. In case you are still experiencing excessive nausea while consuming Acp JR Tablet DT, speak with your doctor right away.
No, do not suddenly stop taking Acp JR Tablet DT. If you want to stop taking this medicine, consult your doctor and he might gradually reduce the dose to avoid an unwanted increase in pain or inflammation.
No, Acp JR Tablet DT should ideally not be taken for stomach pain without consulting a physician. This medication can increase the secretion of stomach acid, which may worsen gastritis or an unknown underlying stomach ulcer.
Patients with mild to moderate renal impairment should be kept under surveillance. The lowest effective dose should be used and renal function monitored regularly. Effects on renal function are usually reversible on withdrawal of Acp JR Tablet DT.
Yes, let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicine for pain, arthritis or fever. If you experience dark stools, blood in vomit, or stomach pain, stop taking Acp JR Tablet DT and consult your doctor immediately as these could be signs of bleeding in your stomach or intestine. Take Acp JR Tablet DT only for the duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose, as it may cause overdose.
Acp JR Tablet DT already contains Paracetamol and Aceclofenac. So, avoid taking additional paracetamol. If your pain does not subside, consult your doctor so that they may increase the dose or add another medicine depending on your condition.
Yes, Acp JR Tablet DT is a painkiller. It contains Aceclofenac and Paracetamol, which helps to relieve pain.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Acp JR Tablet DT with antibiotics to avoid drug interactions.
Acp JR Tablet DT is safe if used as advised by the doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Yes, the use of Acp JR Tablet DT can cause dizziness (feeling faint, lightheaded, unsteady, or weak) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, take rest for sometime and resume once you feel better.
Acp JR Tablet DT is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any of its ingredients or in patients or other painkillers (NSAIDs). Patients with a history of stomach ulcers or active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding should ideally avoid taking Acp JR Tablet DT. Additionally, patients with a history of high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney or liver disease, should also avoid taking Acp JR Tablet DT.
Yes, Acp JR Tablet DT be taken with vitamin B-complex as it helps to treat vitamin deficiency that may be the cause of underlying pain. However, please consult your doctor before using Acp JR Tablet DT with other medicines or supplements.
No, taking higher dose of Acp JR Tablet DT than recommended may cause serious liver damage or allergic reactions such as swelling of the mouth, face and throat; itching; rash or difficulty in breathing. If the pain is not relieved or if you are experience increased severity of pain by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor.
Store Acp JR Tablet DT at room temperature in a dry place. Protect from sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children.
Acp JR Tablet DT may take about 1.5 to 3 hours after oral administration to show its effect. However, the time may vary with every individual patient to get the desired results.
The dosage of Acp JR Tablet DT will be decided by your doctor. Follow doctor’s instructions. Do not take more than the recommended dose.
No, you are not recommended to take Acp JR Tablet DT along with other painkiller tablets as it may cause unwanted side effects such as stomach ulcers or pain. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Acp JR Tablet DT with other medicines.
Acp JR Tablet DT is not recommended for children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.
Acp JR Tablet DT contains Aceclofenac (pain reducer) and Paracetamol (fever reducer) which work by blocking the chemical messengers responsible for causing pain, inflammation, and fever.
Take Acp JR Tablet DT as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.
Acp JR Tablet DT may cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, diarrhoea, flatulence, or constipation. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
You are preferably advised to take Acp JR Tablet DT after meals, as food helps to prevent any potential gastric irritation the drug might cause when taken on an empty stomach. Follow doctor’s instructions.
If you forget to take a dose of Acp JR Tablet DT, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the risk of side effects.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Acp JR Tablet DT to avoid drug interactions.

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