Nimuflex-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.

Nimuflex-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, Nimuflex-MR Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.

Uses of Nimuflex-MR Tablet

Pain due to muscle spasm

Side effects of Nimuflex-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 Nimuflex-MR

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Sleepiness
Weakness
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Nimuflex-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. Nimuflex-MR Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Nimuflex-MR Tablet works

Nimuflex-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 Nimuflex-MR Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

UNSAFE

Nimuflex-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 Nimuflex-MR Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Nimuflex-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.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Nimuflex-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 Nimuflex-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 Nimuflex-MR Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from muscle pain.

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Patient concerns

Is acceclowoc-mr tablet can be taken whole life to relieve pain or suggest pain killer, muscle relaxant

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

No pain killer can be taken whole life, u need to remove the problem

Severe neck n shoulder pain due to spasm . Spasm increases when i move neck. Pain was suddenly increased Also i have taken flexon mr tablet I cannot lift my neck when i lie on the bed

Vipul Aggarwal

Very common problem with ppl who sit for long time and use lot of mobile or laptop and when vitamin d level are lowMost commin in ppl working in IT sectorGet vitamin d checkedAnd start with cervical isometric exercisesU will be fine in a weekDont take pain killersFor more than 3-4 days

Severe tooth pain need to know some good pain relief tablet. Currently we are giving intermac Sorry intagersic- Mr tablet

Dr. Gaurav Gupta

Dental Surgery

painkiller only subside pain they DO NOT treat the root cause of it, pls go to a dentsit , get treatment done, than you wont need a painkiller, here i cannot prescribe a medicine, bcoz i dont know whether it might cause side effects to you, hope you understand

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References

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

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