Afts-SP Tablet belongs to the class of drugs known as 'non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug' (NSAID). It is a fixed-dose combination composed of aceclofenac, paracetamol and serratiopeptidase. Afts-SP Tablet is used in the reduction of pain and inflammation due to bone or soft tissue injury, resolution of postoperative inflammation, oedema (swollen tissue with fluid) and pain. Aceclofenac works by blocking the action of an enzyme known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which causes pain and swelling in the injured or damaged tissue. Paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer) which enhances the pain relief action of aceclofenac. Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme which helps in the breakdown of a protein (fibrin) which is formed as a by-product of the clotted blood at the site of injury. It thus causes thinning of the fluids around the site of injury thereby making fluid drainage smoother in the swollen tissue.

Pain can be temporary (acute) or lifelong (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for a short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone or organs. While, chronic pain lasts for life long caused due to nerve damage, osteoarthritis and dental pain due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction or injury. There are different types of musculoskeletal pain caused due to soft tissue (muscle, tendon and ligaments) injury. Extreme tissue pain and inflammation caused due to sprains, strains or trauma or post-surgery may require a prolonged amount of time to heal. 

You can take Afts-SP Tablet with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition.  Most of the side effects of Afts-SP Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain etc. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Do not take Afts-SP Tablet if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac. It is not recommended for use in children. It is advisable not to exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.

Afts-SP Tablet consists of aceclofenac, paracetamol and serratiopeptidase. Aceclofenac works by blocking the action of an enzyme known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue. Paracetamol acts as mild analgesic (pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer) which enhances the pain relief action of aceclofenac. Serratiopeptidase causes thinning of the fluids around the site of injury thereby making fluid drainage smoother in the swollen tissue. Together these not only reduce pain and inflammation but also help in faster healing.

Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Afts-SP Tablet as it may lead to an increase in the risk of liver damage. Patients with stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure and liver or kidney disease should not take Afts-SP Tablet on their own. Besides this, it should be avoided during the last trimester of pregnancy, unless there are compelling reasons for doing so. If you have a severe allergy to painkillers like asthma, rhinitis, angioedema (swelling under the skin) or skin rashes, immediately stop taking Afts-SP Tablet . Use with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not self-administer Afts-SP Tablet if you are pregnant or are nursing.

• Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, Vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.

• Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.

• In the chronic conditions of arthritis or joint pain try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that minimum level of chemical called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.

• Your sitting posture is important especially when have pain and inflammation conditions. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for short time (10-15 min). Use back support like rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.

• Nausea

• Stomach Pain

• Loss of appetite

• Diarrhoea

• Stomach upset

• Indigestion

• Paracetamol is a component of Afts-SP Tablet which can cause liver injury when in taken in large doses (usually more than 4 g/day). Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates the liver toxicity.

• Although Afts-SP Tablet provides symptomatic relief in conditions like arthritis and may reduce the inflammation caused by these conditions, to achieve best results, it is strongly recommended remaining physically active as much as your condition allows. Adopting a healthy lifestyle coupled with healthy diet containing high proteins, is the mainstay of management of arthritic conditions.

Pain can be temporary (acute) or lifelong (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone or organs. While, chronic pain lasts for life long caused due to nerve damage, osteoarthritis and dental pain due to damage of the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction or injury. There are different types of musculoskeletal pain caused due to soft tissues (muscle, tendon and ligaments) injury. Extreme tissue pain and inflammation caused due to sprains, strains or trauma or post-surgery may require a prolonged amount of time to heal.