Famonak Plus Tablets
Famonak Plus Tablets Description
Famonak Plus Tablets is a pain-relieving medicine with muscle relaxant properties. It is used for the treatment of painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal conditions. This is also use
d to relieve pain after operations and surgeries. Famonak Plus Tablets is a combination medicine containing diclofenac, paracetamol and chlorzoxazone. This works by interfering with the production of chemicals responsible for inflammatory reactions such as prostaglandin. Also, it relaxes the muscles by sending painful signals to the brain from the site of pain. Take it as per the dose, duration and frequency recommended by your doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹26.40 |
You Save | ₹3.60 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Chlorzoxazone + Diclofenac Potassium + Paracetamol |
Uses | Painful muscle spasm |
Side effects | Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, weakness |
Therapy | ANALGESIC/ANTIPYRETIC |
Uses of Famonak Plus Tablets
- Famonak Plus Tablets is used for relieving pain and inflammation of muscles, joints and bones in conditions such as arthritis, spondylitis and injuries.
- It is also used for relieving pain, inflammation and swelling post surgeries and operations.
Contraindications of Famonak Plus Tablets
- If you are allergic to diclofenac, paracetamol, chlorzoxazone or any ingredient of Famonak Plus Tablets .
- If you are experiencing bleeding from stomach and intestine or have an active peptic ulcer.
- If you are allergic to other painkillers such as aspirin and have experienced severe asthma, rashes or any other allergy.
- If you are suffering from any heart disease like heart failure and high blood pressure.
- If you have problems with kidney and liver function.
- If you are pregnant or elderly (65 years of age or older).
- This medicine should not be used for relieving pain before, during and after bypass surgery of heart.
Side effects of Famonak Plus Tablets
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Liver problem
- Headache
- Rash
Precautions and Warnings of Famonak Plus Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney or liver problems.
- You have heart problems like high blood pressure, heart failure.
- You are an elderly patient or taking diuretics or have a kidney disorder, this medicine can increase the risk of kidney failure.
- Your doctor may ask you to do renal function tests for the same.
- You are suffering from gastrointestinal problems like bleeding, ulcers in the intestine (perforation) or Crohn's disease or you are passing black tarry stools.
- You have asthma as this medicine can worsen the same.
- You have Systemic lupus erththramoses (an autoimmune disorder).
- You are an alcoholic then concomitant use of this medicine can damage the liver.
- You have disorders related to blood like clotting problems and anaemia.
- You have skin rashes & lesions after taking this medicine.
Mode of Action of Famonak Plus Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Famonak Plus Tablets
Interactions of Famonak Plus Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not take any other medicines containing Paracetamol or Diclofenac as there is a risk of liver damage.
- If you are taking medicines for high blood pressure, this medicine can interfere with their effect.
- Medicines like water pill can lead to kidney damage when taken along with it.
- Caution is needed if you are taking medicines to treat heart failure.
- This medicine can increase the levels of lithium and methotrexate. Discuss with yoyr doctor before starting the treatment.
- Medicines used to modify immune response during organ transplant like ciclosporin & tacrolimus can result in kidney damage if taken with this medicine.
- Increased risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding when taken with steroids or other pain relief medicines like Aspirin.
- There is a risk of bleeding if you are taking blood-thinning medicines like Warfarin and Coumarin.
- Increased risk of fits if you are taking this medicine with antibiotics like Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin.
- If you are taking medicines to treat diabetes, be cautious about symptoms of low glucose levels like sweating, anxiety, fast heartbeat and hunger pangs.
- Medicines used to treat fits, seizures & depression-like Phenobarbital, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin and Clonazepam should be used with caution as Myospaz Forte can increase the side effects of these medicines....
- Medicine used to treat gout-like Probenecid, medicines used to treat a bacterial infection like Chloramphenicol, Rifampicin and HIV infections like Zidovudine should be used cautiously.
Storage and disposal of Famonak Plus Tablets
- Famonak Plus Tablets should be store below 30°C, away from moisture and heat.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Famonak Plus Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take my regular painkillers along with Famonak Plus Tablets?
Q: Can Famonak Plus Tablets be given for gastritis?
Q: Can Famonak Plus Tablets be used for headaches?
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