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Alchohol Interaction | Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
Common Side Effect | Nausea, Flatulence, Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Flu-like symptoms. |
How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach. |
Driving | Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
Kidney | Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
Liver | Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while the patient is taking this medicine. |
Mechanism of action | Rale-A 200mg/20mg Capsule SR is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Rabeprazole which relieve pain. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling). Rabeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor which prevents damage to the stomach lining caused by Aceclofenac. |