Axyclo Forte Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Axyzen Life Sciences
Active Ingredient Aceclofenac (100mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) + Chlorzoxazone (250mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.7
User Reviews643

FAQ

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What can I do along with Axyclo Forte to reduce muscle pain?
If you are suffering from muscle pain due to muscle injury or overuse, you should take rest. Taking rest will help you avoid any further injury and help you recover efficiently. Make sure that you take plenty of sleep and try to reduce stress. Applying ice pack to the affected area may help in relieving pain and inflammation. If your muscle pain is due to some other disease, follow the advice of your doctor.
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How long will Axyclo Forte take to act?
It may take about an hour to notice the initial benefits of pain relief after taking Axyclo Forte.
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Can I get addicted to Axyclo Forte?
No, there are no reports of any patient getting addicted to Axyclo Forte.
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Can the use of Axyclo Forte cause damage to liver?
Axyclo Forte contains Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone, both these medicines are known to cause harm to the liver especially when taken in doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal live enzymes.
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Will Axyclo Forte be more effective if taken in higher than recommended doses?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
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Can the use of Axyclo Forte cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Axyclo Forte can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
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Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Axyclo Forte?
The use of Axyclo Forte is considered to be harmful in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or active, recurrent stomach ulcer / bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with a history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
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What is Axyclo Forte?
Axyclo Forte is a combination of three medicines: Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone. This medicine helps in relieving muscle pain by relaxing the affected muscles. It relieves pain caused due to muscle spasm, cramp or injury. It also lowers certain chemical substances in the body that cause pain.
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What if I forget to take Axyclo Forte?
If you forget to take the scheduled dose of Axyclo Forte and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed because this may increase the risk of unwanted side effect due to overdosage. If you are not sure what to do, consult your doctor about how to manage a situation like this.
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Can I stop taking Axyclo Forte when my pain is relieved?
Axyclo Forte is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your pain is relieved. However, Axyclo Forte should be continued if you are advised by your doctor to do so.
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Does Axyclo Forte expire?
Yes, Axyclo Forte does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack of this medicine. Do not use Axyclo Forte after the expiry date.
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What if you forget to take Axyclo Forte?
If you miss a dose of Axyclo Forte, 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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Axyclo Forte Tablet Reviews

Axyclo Forte 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.

Axyclo Forte can be taken with or without food. 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 common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. If these persist or get worse, let your doctor know. 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 the liver or kidneys. You should avoid the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

How Axyclo Forte Tablet Works

Axyclo Forte is a combination of two pain relieving medicines (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol) and a muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone). The pain relieving medicines work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.

How to Use Axyclo Forte 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. Axyclo Forte may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Axyclo Forte Tablet

  • In Treatment of Muscular pain: Axyclo Forte is a combination medicine that is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of Axyclo Forte Tablet

  • Treatment of Muscular pain

Axyclo Forte Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Axyclo Forte during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Axyclo Forte. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Axyclo Forte may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Axyclo Forte in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Axyclo Forte in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Axyclo Forte during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Axyclo Forte as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first. 
  • Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling as a result of taking Axyclo Forte.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Chlorzoxazone.
  2. ScienceDirect. Chlorzoxazone.
  3. ScienceDirect. Paracetamol.
  4. DailyMed. Aceclofenac.

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