Uses of Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol

The combination of Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol is used to manage painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal conditions and provides effective relief from headaches, toothache, period pains, rheumatic pain, tendon pain, gout, soft tissue injuries, backache, arthritic pain, sprains, strains, frozen shoulder, muscle pain.

Therapeutic Category

Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol: Muscle relaxants, Analgesics and Anti-pyrectics and Analgesics

How Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol works

Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol helps to treat pain, where Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant, acts on the brain and spinal cord causing relaxation of muscles and relief of pain, while Diclofenac is an NSAID inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 and blocks the production of prostaglandins (which are responsible for pain) and Paracetamol is an Analgesic, increases the pain threshold by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. Together, relieves pain effectively.

Common side effects of Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol

• Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, indigestion
• Rash, itching
• Flatulence, constipation, burping, gastritis (indigestion, stomach ache, vomiting)
• Ulcers in the stomach or intestines, bleeding/perforation, heartburn
• Headache, dizziness, feeling sleepy
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Abnormal liver function test
• Inflammation of the intestines causing nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain
• Abnormal formation of the foetus

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor, if you experience:

• Symptoms of liver damage or elevated liver enzymes such as fever, chills, headache, rash, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowish discolouration of skin and whites of the eye)
• Symptoms of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas, causing severe abdominal pain radiating to the back)
• Severe allergic reactions such as skin rash, reddening, blisters, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing or wheezing or anaphylactic shock (collapse)
• Symptoms of stroke such as weakness or inability to move one side of the body (paralysis) and slurred speech
• Chest pain or heart failure or change in heart rate
• Decrease in white blood cells and can lead to infections with symptoms such as fever, chills, sore throat or flu-like symptoms
• Passing black or bloodstained stools, or vomiting blood and severe stomach pain due to bleeding or hole formation in the stomach or intestines
• Symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis and toxic epidermal necrolysis such as rash, blistering or peeling of the skin
• Decrease in the number of blood platelets (increased risk of bleeding or bruising)
• Symptoms of meningitis such as neck stiffness, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever or loss of consciousness
• Difficulty in breathing

Health Tips for Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol

• Take Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not skip doses or stop taking them without consulting your doctor
• Drink plenty of water while taking Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol to help prevent dehydration
• Do not drive or operate any machines if you have visual disturbances, dizziness, vertigo, somnolence, drowsiness or fatigue after taking Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase the risk of stomach irritation and other side effects
• Attend regular check-ups with your healthcare provider to monitor your response
• Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac+Paracetamol is not recommended for use in pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding women