Chlorzoxazone+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

Uses	Muscular pain
Therapy	Analgesic/Antipyretic, Muscle Relaxant
Side Effects	Vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, drowsiness, dizziness

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Molecule Description

Chlorzoxazone+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain due to musculoskeletal conditions. These painful conditions include sprains, muscle spasms, muscle injuries, tension headache, back pain, joint pain, etc. It contains paracetamol and chlorzoxazone as the main ingredients. It has muscle relaxant and painkiller properties. It is not recommended for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It should be taken after a meal to avoid stomach upset. It should not be used along with any other painkillers.

Uses

Chlorzoxazone+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is used to treat pain related to joints, bones and muscles, back pain and headache.

Contraindications

When should one not use Chlorzoxazone+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

If you are allergic to paracetamol or chlorzoxazone or any other ingredients of this medicine.
If you have liver-related disorders or existing liver dysfunction.
If you have porphyria (a rare inherited metabolic disorder).

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Vomiting
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Headache
Nervousness
Body pain
Weakness

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

You should consult your doctor before using this medicine as there is limited information about its safety during pregnancy. Your doctor will only prescribe you this medicine if considered essential after assessing the benefits over risks.

Breast Feeding

The components of this medicine pass into breast milk in small amounts. Thus, the use of this medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers unless prescribed by the doctor.

Driving

It is not recommended to drive after consuming this medicine as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Alcohol

It is not advisable to consume alcohol with this medicine as it may worsen the side effects of this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You experience skin reactions like redness, rash or itching after consuming this medicine.
You have severe kidney or liver-related disorders.
You are an elderly patient or a chronic alcoholic.
This medicine should not be consumed for more than 5 days.
This medicine is not meant for use in children.
Do not take any other medicines containing paracetamol or painkiller preparations.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Chlorzoxazone+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is a combination of Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone and works by the combined effort of these two components.
Paracetamol reduces pain by inhibiting the production of prostaglandin which is responsible for pain, swelling and inflammation.
Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant which works by blocking the signals of painful sensation through the nerve to the brain and reduces pain and stiffness.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way this medicine works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Concomitant use of this medicine with blood thinners like Warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding.
Medicines used for brain disorders should not be consumed along with this medicine as there is a risk of suppression of brain activity.
Cholestyramine, a medicine used to reduce cholesterol levels should be taken with a gap of at least 1 hour with this medicine.
Other pain killers containing paracetamol can increase the risk of getting side effects.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, stomach pain and reduced hunger, which can be noticed within 24 hours. If you think you have taken more than the recommended dose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Chlorzoxazone+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is not recommended for children as there is limited safety information available in this regard.

Yes, this medicine provides relief from pain due to sprain. However, it is important to consult the doctor before using this medicine.

Yes, you can take this medicine for an ankle sprain. It helps in relieving the pain associated with it.

The safety of this medicine is not established during pregnancy. Thus, it should be avoided until considered essential by your doctor.

You should take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. However, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 6 hours between two doses.

Yes, this medicine can be taken for neck pain, back pain and lower back pain. However, consult a doctor before taking this medicine. The doctor will decide the appropriate medicine and dose after diagnosis.

This medicine should be taken as directed by the doctor. He/she may suggest you take it with or after your meal.

You can take this medicine for as long as a doctor has told you. Do not take more than 5 days, unless told by the doctor. If you do not feel any improvement even after a few days of taking it, inform the doctor. Do not take it endlessly on your own without consulting a doctor.

No, this medicine is not useful in nerve-related pain and should only be used for what it has been prescribed. Also, nerve pain could be due to nerve damage or neuropathy. Therefore, you should not use this medicine for such pain.

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