Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Diclofenac(50mg), Paracetamol(500mg)
Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help you with ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, liver, or have stomach ulcers. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Diclofenac is mainly eliminated via metabolism. Of the total dose, 60-70% is eliminated in the urine and 30% is eliminated in the feces. No significant enterohepatic recycling occurs. The terminal half-life of diclofenac is approximately 2 h, however the apparent half-life including all metabolites is 25.8-33 h. Paracetamol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with peak plasma concentrations occurring about 10 to 60 minutes after oral administration. Paracetamol is distributed into most body tissues.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fenac-P
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Heartburn
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
If you are allergic to paracetamol, diclofenac, or similar medicines.
If you have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
If you suffer from a brain disorder.
If you have a history of frequent stomach ulcers and bleeding or have an active ulcer.
Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet.
Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Diclofenac+Paracetamol is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, or painful menses.
Drug-Drug Interactions: DICLOFENAC+PARACETAMOL is shown to interact with various drugs. Some of them include painkillers (naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen, tramadol, hydrocodone, oxycodone), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, nalidixic acid, norfloxacin or ofloxacin), diuretics (furosemide and bumetanide), medicines for heart problems or medication for high blood pressure (digoxin), medicines used to lower cholesterol (colestipol and cholestyramine), drugs to treat seizures (phenytoin), medicines that reduce the activity of your immune system (ciclosporin or tacrolimus), steroid medicines (hydrocortisone or prednisolone), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-depressant (duloxetine) and acidity lowering drugs (cimetidine). These drugs may affect the working of DICLOFENAC+PARACETAMOL and may alter its efficacy.
Drug-Food Interactions: Excessive caffeine-containing food or drinks like coffee, tea, chocolate and some fizzy drinks should be avoided while taking DICLOFENAC+PARACETAMOL. Taking them together may lead to drowsiness and dizziness, and sleepiness.
Drug-Disease Interactions: DICLOFENAC+PARACETAMOL interacts with disease conditions, including asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis, as the attacks precipitate with NSAIDs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation.
Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
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. Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Paracetamol. This medication helps in relieving pain and inflammation. It works by lowering the levels of chemical substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Paracetamol / Acetaminophen has an early onset of action which means that it takes very less time to start its action and it helps in relieving the symptoms till diclofenac starts working.
Q. Is it safe to use Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Yes, Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea and other uncommon and rare side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication.
Q. Can I stop taking Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?
Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet, when used for long-term pain relief, should be continued for as long as advised by your physician. It can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.
Q. Can the use of Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, the use of Fenac-P 50 mg/500 mg Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to your doctor.
