Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Peenak Pharma
Active Ingredient Chlormezanone (250mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Diclofenac (50mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.8
User Reviews792

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Zoxanak MR Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg, 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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Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet Reviews

Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg 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 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.

How Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet Works

Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg 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.

How to Use Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg 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 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Muscular pain: Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg 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 also reduces fever associated with muscle pain. It is advisable to continue taking Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg 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.

Uses of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Muscular pain

Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling as a result of taking Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Zoxanak MR 250mg/325mg/50mg 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. 
  • This medicine is most effective when taken along with proper rest and physical therapy.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Chlormezanone.
  2. ScienceDirect. Paracetamol.
  3. Diclofenac. Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia: Iroko Pharmaceuticals; 1998 [revised Oct. 2013].
  4. Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017].
  5. NIH. Chlormezanone.

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