Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER
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Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.
Uses of Cytonac Capsule ER
Benefits of Cytonac Capsule ER
In Pain relief
Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER relieves pain, reduce swelling and ease inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps to manage short term symptoms such as back pain, toothache or pain in the ear and throat. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and swelling. Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER also reduces the risk of stomach ulcers that can occur due to the painkiller (Aceclofenac) in it, especially if you are at risk for developing ulcers or have a history of ulcers.
Side effects of Cytonac Capsule ER
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 Cytonac
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
How to use Cytonac Capsule ER
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. Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER is to be taken with food.
How Cytonac Capsule ER works
Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Misoprostol which relieve pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cytonac Capsule ER?
If you miss a dose of Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER after a meal so it does not hurt your stomach.
- Do not use other painkillers with it unless your doctor says it is okay. They can upset your stomach more.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or trying to be, as this medicine is not safe for pregnancy.
- If you see black or bloody stool, or feel strong stomach pain, get medical help right away.
- Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it keeps your stomach safer.
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Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
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Patients taking Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER
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FAQs
What is Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER used for?
Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER is used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. The combination also helps protect the stomach lining from ulcers, which can be caused by long-term use of aceclofenac (present in Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER).
What precautions should I take before starting Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER?
Before starting Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER, tell your doctor if you have a history of ulcers, bleeding disorders, asthma, or liver, kidney, or heart problems. It is also important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as this medicine can harm the unborn baby.
Who should not take Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER?
Do not take Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, have active stomach or intestinal bleeding, severe heart, kidney, or liver disease, or if you are allergic to aceclofenac, misoprostol, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.
Are there any serious side effects of Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER I should watch out for?
Serious side effects of Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER that require immediate medical attention include signs of stomach bleeding (such as black or bloody stools, vomiting blood), severe allergic reactions (swelling of the face or lips, trouble breathing), chest pain, sudden weakness, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
What warnings are important for women of childbearing age before starting Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER?
Women of childbearing potential must use reliable contraception while taking Cytonac 200 mg/200 mcg Capsule ER. A negative pregnancy test may be required before starting, and your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if there is a strong clinical need and no safer alternative is suitable.
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- Misoprostol + diclofenac sodium. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2002 [revised Feb. 2019]. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: New No:25, 12th Cross Street, Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020
Country of origin: India
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