Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in relieving muscular pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. This improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort.
Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. You should avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. You should avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Uses of Zoxanak MR Tablet
- Treatment of Muscular pain
Benefits of Zoxanak MR Tablet
In Treatment of Muscular pain
Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet treats muscle pain by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces pain and swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and you can carry your daily activities without much problem. Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet also reduces fever associated with muscle pain. It is advisable to continue taking Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet until your doctor advises you to stop. Along with medications, you can also do some light exercises or take physical therapy to get relief from pain.
Side effects of Zoxanak 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 Zoxanak MR
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Zoxanak 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. Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Zoxanak MR Tablet works
Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Chlormezanone, Paracetamol, and Diclofenac. Chlormezanone is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles. Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer) and Diclofenac is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause fever and pain respectively.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Zoxanak MR Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg 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
- This medicine is most effective when taken along with proper rest and physical therapy.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling as a result of taking Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
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- Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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