Nifen 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.

Nifen MR Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It is best 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 longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, heartburn, and indigestion. 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.

Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nifen MR Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.

Uses of Nifen MR Tablet

Pain due to muscle spasm

Side effects of Nifen 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 Nifen MR

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Sleepiness
Weakness
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Nifen 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. Nifen MR Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Nifen MR Tablet works

Nifen MR Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Nimesulide, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone which relieve pain and relax the muscles.Nimesulide is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) and Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant. It works on brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nifen MR Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nifen 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 Nifen MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Nifen MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nifen MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nifen MR Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Nifen MR Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Nifen MR Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Nifen 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

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Nifen MR Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
Take it with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
You may see results within 1.5 to 2 hours after taking Nifen MR Tablet. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications with paracetamol in them.
Along with taking Nifen MR Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from muscle pain.

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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.

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References

MedIndia. Chlorzoxazone + Nimesulide + Paracetamol. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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