Defenac MR Tablet
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Product introduction
Defenac 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.
Defenac MR 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, heartburn, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and dizziness. 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 with ways to reduce or prevent these 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, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Defenac MR 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, heartburn, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and dizziness. 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 with ways to reduce or prevent these 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, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Defenac MR Tablet
- Pain due to muscle spasm
Benefits of Defenac MR Tablet
In Pain due to muscle spasm
Defenac MR Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. It is advisable to continue taking Defenac MR Tablet until your doctor advises you to stop.
Side effects of Defenac 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 Defenac MR
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
How to use Defenac 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. Defenac MR Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Defenac MR Tablet works
Defenac MR Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Chlorzoxazone, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Defenac MR Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Defenac MR 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Defenac MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Defenac MR Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Defenac MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Defenac MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Defenac MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Defenac MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Defenac MR Tablet helps relieve pain and muscle spasm that may occur due to strains, sprains, and muscle injuries.
- It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Defenac MR Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
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- Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 29Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Chlorzoxazone. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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