Buflex MR Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Buflex MR Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Using this medicine may cause common side effects such as nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, weakness, dizziness, and sleepiness. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses of Buflex MR Tablet

Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Buflex MR Tablet

In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Buflex MR Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.
Take Buflex MR Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Buflex MR Tablet

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 Buflex MR

Nausea
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Weakness
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Heartburn

How to use Buflex MR Tablet

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. Buflex MR Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Buflex MR Tablet works

Buflex MR Tablet is a combination of two pain relievers (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol) and a muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone). The pain relievers work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and improve movement of muscles.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Buflex MR Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Buflex MR Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Buflex MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Buflex MR Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Buflex MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buflex MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Buflex MR Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Long term use of this medicine can affect the kidney function.

Liver

CAUTION

Buflex MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buflex MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Buflex MR Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Buflex MR Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Buflex MR 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Buflex MR Tablet

₹0.8/Tablet

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Sysdol MR 400 mg/325 mg/250 mg Tablet

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557% costlier

Flamin-MR Tablet

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₹3.16/tablet

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Spontrel Tablet

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₹0.8/tablet

same price

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Buflex MR Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
Along with taking it, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
You might experience nausea, ask your doctor to prescribe you an antiemetic (anti-sickness medicine) if it troubles you.
Immediately seek medical help if you experience hallucinations, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart disease, or stroke.
If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness might become worse by Buflex MR Tablet. If this happens to you, consult your doctor immediately.
You have been prescribed Buflex MR Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
Along with taking it, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
You might experience nausea, ask your doctor to prescribe you an antiemetic (anti-sickness medicine) if it troubles you.
Immediately seek medical help if you experience hallucinations, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart disease, or stroke.
If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness might become worse by Buflex MR Tablet. If this happens to you, consult your doctor immediately.

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

Neck pain when I move my neck a bit. I think it's due to exercise and gyming .

Dr. Sunil Tripathi

Physiotherapy

It might be muscle soreness or muscle spasm due to improper Posture or overuse of musclesConsult a Physiotherapist in your area

sir/madam i have pain in my testical(in left side) it slept at 4am. when I woke up it was paining since 2 days it may be due to cold and there is no swelling. may be little bit.

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Your pain may be due to cold spasm or tortion. If pain persist please visit surgeon and examined.

FAQs

What is Buflex MR Tablet?

Buflex MR Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone. This medication helps in relieving muscle pain. It works by relaxing the muscles by acting upon the central nervous system and lowering chemical substance in the body which causes muscle pain.

Can the Buflex MR Tablet be stopped when pain is relieved?

Buflex MR Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when the pain is relieved. However, Buflex MR Tablet should be continued if the doctor has advised to do so.

Can the use of Buflex MR Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Buflex MR 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 a doctor.

Can the use of Buflex MR Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Buflex MR Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Buflex MR Tablet?

The use of Buflex MR Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to painkiller (NSAIDS) or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcer or in patients with active or recurrent stomach ulcer / bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

Can the Buflex MR Tablet be used with Vitamin B-complex?

Yes, Buflex MR Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. While Buflex MR Tablet helps to relieve pain, Vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing your symptoms.

Can Buflex MR Tablet cause addiction?

No, there is no report of any patient getting addicted to Buflex MR Tablet.

Can the use of Buflex MR Tablet cause damage to kidneys?

Yes, the long-term use of Buflex MR Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.

Will Buflex MR Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?

No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

What is the recommended storage condition for Buflex MR Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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