Aceclofenac

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Aceclofenac
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-[2-[2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]phenyl]acetyl]oxyacetic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 89796-99-6
ATC code M01AB16
PubChem 71771
Chemical data
Formula C16H13Cl2NO4 
Mol. mass 354.18472 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
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Therapeutic considerations
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Legal status

POM(UK)
Routes oral

Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is manufactured by UCB Pharma, under the tradename Preservex. It is available in the UK as a prescription-only drug, and is used for the relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. The dose is 100mg twice daily.

It should not be given to people with porphyria or breast-feeding mothers, and is not recommended for children.

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