NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is best taken with food. This prevents you from getting an upset stomach and reduce side effects. Generally, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Neorelax Capsule

Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Neorelax Capsule

In Muscle relaxation

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal 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. 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 Neorelax Capsule

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 Neorelax

Sleepiness
Abdominal cramp
Diarrhea

How to use Neorelax Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is to be taken with food.

How Neorelax Capsule works

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE 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

UNSAFE

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Neorelax Capsule?

If you miss a dose of NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE, 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

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE 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 NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE 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

Phenolic Glycosides Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

Patient concerns

hello doctor,I'm suffering from mild spinal canal stenosis. I've taking neorelax and pregaba nt . but there is no such pain relief. so kindly help me out.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

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While sleeping I feel that my room is running round o clock.but if I sleep straight than its feel better . Doctor give me a tablet Neorelax MR and vertine

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Get Mri brain n review

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

FAQs

What is NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE?

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is a muscle relaxant which is used in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions. It is to be used for acute conditions related to the spinal column.

Is NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE a steroid?

No, NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is derived from which plant?

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.

Is NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE safe?

NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. Recently, there have been reports that one of the products formed in the body when taking NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE at high doses may cause damage to the some cells which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to unborn child and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

How does NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE works?

Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.

Is NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE addictive?

No, NEORELAX 8 MG CAPSULE is not known to have any addiction potential.

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