ABOUT ALGESIA-CR

ALGESIA CR CAPSULE is a combination of Aceclofenac and Rabeprazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Analgesics and Proton pump inhibitors respectively. It is used to treat inflammation and relive pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints), osteoarthritis (loss of the cartilage and bone tissue causing joint pain), back pain or postsurgical pain. Do not use ALGESIA CR CAPSULE if you are allergic to other NSAIDs like ibuprofen or aspirin. Before taking ALGESIA CR CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer or tumour, have vomited blood, passed blood in faeces, have any kidney, heart, liver, bowel or blood clotting problems, porphyria, diabetes, chicken pox or if you have undergone any bypass surgery. Avoid smoking while taking ALGESIA CR CAPSULE. ALGESIA CR CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women, breast-feeding women, children and adolescents (under 18 years of age) so, consult your doctor for advice. The most common side effects of taking ALGESIA CR CAPSULE are headache, nausea, vomiting, pain or discomfort right below your ribs, gastrointestinal irritation or bleeding, diarrhoea, constipation and stomach pain. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen over time.