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Askil Forte is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Askil Forte also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Askil Forte depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Askil Forte include Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Askil Forte as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Askil Forte normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Askil Forte's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Askil Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Askil Forte can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Askil Forte in conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders. The section on Askil Forte contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Askil Forte may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Askil Forte is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Askil Forte 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
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Askil Forte safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Askil Forte during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Askil Forte safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Askil Forte for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Askil Forte on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Askil Forte. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Askil Forte on the Liver?
Askil Forte may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Askil Forte on the Heart?
Side effects of Askil Forte rarely affect the heart.
Askil Forte 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 Askil Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Askil Forte habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Askil Forte.
Interaction between Food and Askil Forte
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Askil Forte with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Askil Forte
Consumption of alcohol and Askil Forte together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Askil Forte 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.
Askil Forte 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.
Askil Forte works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Yes, Askil Forte can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
No, Askil Forte cannot be taken with ibuprofen. It may increase the chances of side effects if taken together. However, if you experience any undesirable effects after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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