Muvel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Muvel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Muvel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Muvel also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Muvel side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Muvel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Muvel is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Muvel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Muvel related warnings section.
Muvel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Muvel in conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Muvel contraindications section.
Besides this, Muvel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Muvel is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Muvel is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Muvel safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Muvel in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Muvel safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Muvel on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Muvel will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Muvel on the Kidneys?
Muvel may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Muvel on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Muvel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Muvel only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Muvel on the Heart?
Muvel has very mild side effects on the heart.
Muvel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Muvel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Muvel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Muvel.
Interaction between Food and Muvel
There is no information on the effects of taking Muvel with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Muvel
Taking Muvel with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Muvel is not a muscle relaxant. It is a painkiller belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Combination of Muvel and the muscle relaxant are also available in the market which used to enhance the pain-relieving capacity of this medicine.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, you can not take Muvel with the antihypertensive drugs because it reduces the effects of the antihypertensive medicine. However, if you experience any sign and symptoms of an adverse reaction after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Muvel causes gastritis. Less frequently, gastritis has been reported. However, if you experience severe gastritis after consuming this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Muvel 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.
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