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Kugesic Benefits & Uses

Kugesic is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pain
Headache
Swelling

Other Benefits

Kugesic Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Kugesic Related Warnings

Is the use of Kugesic safe for pregnant women?

Kugesic may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Kugesic again without your doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Kugesic safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Kugesic. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Kugesic on the Kidneys?

Kugesic may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Kugesic on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Kugesic on the liver have been reported.

Moderate
What is the effect of Kugesic on the Heart?

Kugesic has very mild side effects on the heart.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Kugesic with Other Drugs

Kugesic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Digoxin

Aspirin

Clopidogrel

Leflunomide

Pilocarpine

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Imatinib Mesylate

Isoniazid

Lamotrigine

Moderate

Lithium

Captopril

Amiloride

Tacrolimus

Phenytoin

Aspirin

Busulfan

Cholestyramine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Rifampicin

Aspirin

Heparin

Clopidogrel

Warfarin

Mild

Carbamazepine

Kugesic Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kugesic unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease
Asthma
Heart Disease
Blood Clotting Disorders
Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia
Drug Allergy
Blood Clotting Disorders
Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Kugesic

Is this Kugesic habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Kugesic.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Kugesic as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Kugesic only as per medical advice.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Kugesic for mental disorders.

No

Kugesic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Kugesic

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Kugesic, due to a lack of research on this.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Kugesic

Information about the interaction of Kugesic and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Kugesic

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Kugesic safe for diabetics?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Kugesic is not safe for the diabetic patient, may cause harmful effects on them. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you are diabetic.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Kugesic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Kugesic preferably taken with a light meal. It can be taken once or twice a day or more as your doctor has prescribed it.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Kugesic for headache?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Kugesic can be taken for relieving symptoms of a headache. However, there are better medicines available for treating headache effectively.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Kugesic?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Kugesic is a brand name for aceclofenac. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is mainly used to relieve pain in a patient's suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Additionally, it also reduces fever.