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Ginox Tablet

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SALT COMPOSITION
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Product introduction

Ginox Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

Ginox Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food. Do not stop taking it suddenly without discussing with your doctor.

Fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, headache and stomach upset are some of the side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.


Uses of Ginox Tablet

  • Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Ginox Tablet

In Muscle relaxation

Ginox Tablet is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
Take Ginox Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Ginox 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 Ginox

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness

How to use Ginox 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. Ginox Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ginox Tablet works

Ginox Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ginox Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ginox 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
Ginox Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ginox Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ginox Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ginox Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ginox Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ginox Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ginox Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ginox 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.

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Quick tips

  • Ginox Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
  • Ginox Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Ginox Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Benzothiadiazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

Patient concerns

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Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases
My husband is having illicit relationship bcoz of that lot of problems. I am very tensed all the time. Please suggest a medicine to calm down. Thank you
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
We understand your concernWe are here to helpYou are advised to solve problemAs medicine will help you for temporary periodDiscussing with husband and finding solution will calm you downTill then you can do Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation""http://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-jacobson-relaxation-technique#wholebody-technique3Follow this link to find detailed procedure
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FAQs

Does Ginox Tablet contain sulfa or asprin?

Ginox Tablet does not contain sulfa and aspirin

Is Ginox Tablet gluten free?

Ginox Tablet is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Does Ginox Tablet cause weight loss or keep you awake (insomnia)?

You may experience insomnia or weight loss with the use of Ginox Tablet. Few people may experience excessive sleepiness. If you experience such side effects, consult your doctor

Does Ginox Tablet show on a drug test?

No, Ginox Tablet does not show on a drug test. Only narcotic drugs show up on a drug test.

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