Anac Tablet Uses

About Anac Tablet

Anac Tablet uses include relief of pain, swelling, and stiffness in arthritis, gout attacks, muscle and tendon problems, period pain, and pain after injuries or surgery. It contains diclofenac sodium, an anti-inflammatory painkiller that blocks the chemicals in the body that cause pain and swelling. Use it only under medical supervision because it can cause stomach bleeding and raise the risk of heart problems.

Anac Tablet Uses

Your doctor might give you Anac Tablet for:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Acute gout
• Pain and swelling after injuries
• Pain and swelling after dental or minor surgery
• Muscle and tendon pain
• Period pain

Anac Tablet Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

• 1 tablet 2 to 3 times daily
• Usual total dose is 75mg to 150mg a day, split into 2 or 3 doses
• Do not take more than 150mg in 24 hours
• Older adults should use the lowest effective dose

Children Dosage:

• Not recommended for children under 14 years
• 14 years and older: 0.5mg to 2mg per kg of body weight a day, split into 2 or 3 doses, as advised by the doctor
• Never more than 150mg a day

How to Take:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet.
• Take it with or after food.
• Use the lowest dose for the shortest time.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless the next dose is almost due, and never take a double dose.

Anac Tablet Warnings

Don't use Anac Tablet if you:

• Are allergic to diclofenac or any ingredient
• Have had asthma, hives, or a runny nose after aspirin or another NSAID
• Have an active stomach or gut ulcer, bleeding, or perforation
• Have had stomach bleeding or perforation after an NSAID before
• Have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding two or more times
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
• Have liver failure
• Have severe kidney failure
• Have heart failure, heart disease, or poor blood flow to the legs
• Have had a stroke or mini stroke

Anac Tablet Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Have had stomach problems before
• Have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
• Have recently had or are planning stomach or bowel surgery
• Have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, or you smoke
• Have mild to moderate kidney or liver problems
• Have porphyria
• Have asthma or allergies
• Take blood thinners, steroids, aspirin, or SSRI antidepressants
• Take water pills or blood pressure medicines
• Are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding
• Have a lactose intolerance

Also, remember:

• Do not take other NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen or naproxen with it
• Avoid it in the first 6 months of pregnancy unless your doctor says it is needed
• Do not use it while breastfeeding
• It may make it harder to get pregnant
• It can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or vision problems, so do not drive if affected
• It may hide the signs of an infection such as fever
• Stop it and get help at once if you have black stools, vomit blood, or get chest pain

Anac Tablet Side Effects

Anac Tablet is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Spinning sensation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Wind
• Loss of appetite
• Skin rash
• Raised liver enzymes in blood tests

Serious side effects:

• Stomach bleeding or ulcer
• Heart attack or stroke
• Heart failure
• Severe allergic reaction or swelling of the face
• Severe skin rash with blisters
• Liver problems
• Kidney problems
• Blood disorders

Storage Instructions

• Do not store above 25°C
• Keep in the original pack
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after expiry date

Packaging and Quantity

Anac Tablet is available as:

• 50mg: Pack of 20 tablets (2 strips of 10)

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medicine due to its potential side effects and to prevent misuse.

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