Methocarbamol+Diclofenac+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

When should one not use Methocarbamol+Diclofenac+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

• If you are allergic to Methocarbamol, Diclofenac, Paracetamol or any of the other ingredients of Methocarbamol+Diclofenac+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen.
• If you have ever been in coma
• If you have any brain disorder
• If you have fits
• If you are suffering from any condition that causes muscle weakness
• If you suffer from bleeding or blood circulation problems
• If you have severe problems with your heart, liver or kidney
• If you are pregnant, particularly in the third trimester

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion, gas
• Heartburn
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Skin rash
• Ringing in ears

Other General Warnings

• You have any problems with your heart, liver or kidney
• You consume alcohol or smoke regularly
• You have asthma or fits or diabetes
• You have high blood pressure or cholesterol
• You suffer from chronic malnutrition
• You had or are scheduled to have a surgery
• You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding
• You are above the age of 65 years
• You are suffering from ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestine
• You are on any other medicine that contains Paracetamol, as too much of Paracetamol may increase the risk of liver damage.
• You are suffering from any medical conditions like porphyria or Lupus (SLE).
• Your doctor may recommend frequent liver and kidney function tests and also monitoring of blood counts while on treatment.
• You should let the doctor or the laboratory person know that you are using Methocarbamol+Diclofenac+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen while going for a lab test, as this medicine may interfere with the lab tests.

How Does It Work?

• Methocarbamol+Diclofenac+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen works by the combined action of its components – Methocarbamol, Diclofenac and Paracetamol.
• Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that works by acting on the brain and spinal cord and controlling its activity, thus relaxing the muscles.
• Diclofenac and Paracetamol, together work by blocking the production of certain chemical substances which cause pain, fever and inflammation, thus controlling pain.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Methocarbamol+Diclofenac+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen 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.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat your heart conditions, diabetes, mental health problems, muscle weakness, blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering medicines, antibiotics, etc.
• Medicines like Phenobarbital, Pentobarbital, benzphetamine, mazindol, atropine, dicyclomine, metoclopramide, lithium, domperidone should be used with caution.
• Also, Methocarbamol+Diclofenac+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen may interfere with a certain laboratory test, hence you should inform your doctor or the laboratory person that you are taking this medicine.

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