Product introduction
Ostonim 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.
Ostonim 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, diarrhea, stomach upset, and sleepiness. 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 to make sure it is safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ostonim MR Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Uses of Ostonim MR Tablet
Benefits of Ostonim MR Tablet
Side effects of Ostonim 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 Ostonim MR
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Increased liver enzymes
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Ostonim 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. Ostonim MR Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Ostonim MR Tablet works
Ostonim MR Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Nimesulide, Paracetamol and Tizanidine 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. Tizanidine 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
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ostonim MR Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ostonim 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ostonim MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Ostonim MR Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Ostonim MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ostonim MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Ostonim 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 Ostonim MR Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ostonim 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.
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Ostonim MR Tablet
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Ostonim 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 Ostonim MR Tablet. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ostonim MR Tablet 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 Ostonim 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.
When doing exercise got ache in the position of scapula L & spine. Take CALPOL T . But now I feel twinge at left arm as if vein is obstructed when I bent and move.
Dr. Rohit Chakor
Orthopaedics
Muscle spasm is the reason. Do Xray to rule out spine problem
Pain in throat ,neck and unable to move neck easily and difficulty in swallowing
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
It can be infection or muscle spasm. Need clinical examination . Consult a ENT specialist
Which drug should be taken for muscle spasm??
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Depends on what was the cause. Tab Flexon can be taken and apply ointment Omnigel
I've got muscle spasm in back due to heavy weight lifting and this excruciating pain is unbearable . I'm unable to change my body posture or can't walk due to pain. I'm lying all the time and it just happened last night.
Dr. Mehtab Baig
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Plz you don't move your body and no any exercise done for fifteen days absolute bed rest
clicking sound on teeth forehead continous pain spasm on left facial muscles and left sternocleidomastoid muscle
visit ent specialist near you for proper examination to see the reason of spasm and further tteatment
I have muscle spasm kind of feeling in my calf muscles
Please get your vitamin d 3 checked as this is the most common cause of your symptoms
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