Alepan-Plus Tablet

Alepan-Plus Tablet belongs to the class of drugs known as 'non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug' (NSAID). It is a fixed-dose combination composed of diclofenac and serratiopeptidase. Pain can be temporary (acute) or lifelong (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or organs. While, chronic pain lasts for life long caused due to nerve damage, osteoarthritis, and dental pain due to damage of the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury.

Alepan-Plus Tablet is used in the reduction of pain and inflammation due to bone or soft tissue injury, resolution of postoperative inflammation, oedema (swollen tissue with fluid) and pain. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue. Serratiopeptidase is a proteolytic enzyme which helps in the breakdown of insoluble protein (fibrin) a by-product of blood clots into smaller units. It also causes thinning of the fluids in the body as a result of injury, thereby making fluid drainage smoother in the swollen tissue.

You can take Alepan-Plus Tablet with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Alepan-Plus Tablet based on your medical condition. Alepan-Plus Tablet may have common side effects like stomach ache, diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), and indigestion. Most of these side effects of Alepan-Plus Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Do not take Alepan-Plus Tablet if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac. It is not recommended for use in children. Alepan-Plus Tablet may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack ‘myocardial infarction. It is advisable not to exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.

Alepan-Plus Tablet plays a vital role in reducing pain and inflammation by blocking the release of chemical messengers which cause pain and fever. Alepan-Plus Tablet relieves pain and inflammation in arthritic conditions with the benefit of increased antibiotic penetration and micro-circulation at the injury site. Serratiopeptidase present in Alepan-Plus Tablet is a proteolytic enzyme which helps in the breakdown of insoluble protein (fibrin) a by-product of blood clots into smaller units. It also causes thinning of the fluids in the body as a result of injury, thereby making fluid drainage smoother in the swollen tissue.

• Stomach ache

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea (feeling sick)

• Indigestion

Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Alepan-Plus Tablet as it may lead to an increase in the risk of liver damage. Patients with a stomach ulcer, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, stroke, and hypertension (high blood pressure), should not take Alepan-Plus Tablet. Besides this, it should be avoided during the last trimester of pregnancy, unless there are compelling reasons for doing so. If you have a severe allergy to pain killers and, complications like asthma, rhinitis, angioedema (swelling under the skin) or skin rashes, immediately stop taking Alepan-Plus Tablet. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as intake of Alepan-Plus Tablet may cause dizziness. Patients who had recently undergone heart bypass surgery should take Alepan-Plus Tablet with caution and only under medical supervision. Use of Alepan-Plus Tablet is contraindicated in kidney failure patients or who are undergoing dialysis.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Drugs containing pain killers (nimesulide, oxyphenbutazone, metamizole), anti-cancer (methotrexate), lithium, iodine, and blood clotting agents (warfarin) should not be taken with Alepan-Plus Tablet as they can worsen your condition.

Drug-Food Interaction: Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking Alepan-Plus Tablet as it can cause unpleasant effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with peptic ulcer, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, stroke, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, alcoholism, and high blood pressure should avoid intake of Alepan-Plus Tablet. Please seek medical advice.

• NIMESULIDE
• OXYPHENBUTAZONE
• METAMIZOLE
• METHOTREXATE
• WARFARIN

• 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 in arthritis. Instead you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.

• In chronic condition of arthritis or joint pain try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that minimize level of chemical called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.

• Your sitting posture is important especially when have pain and inflammation conditions. Try to sit little as possible, and only for 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 foot rest if required.

Pain can be temporary (acute) or lifelong (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or organs. While, chronic pain lasts for life long caused due to nerve damage, osteoarthritis, and dental pain due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury. There are different types of musculoskeletal pain caused due to soft tissue (muscle, tendon and ligaments) injury. Extreme tissue pain and inflammation caused due to sprains, strains, or trauma or post-surgery may require a prolonged amount of time to heal. There are different types of musculoskeletal pain caused due to soft tissue (muscle, tendon and ligaments) injury. Extreme tissue pain and inflammation are caused due to sprains, strains, trauma or post-surgery. These types of injuries may require a prolonged amount of time to heal.