Uses of Diclofenac+Metaxalone

The combination of Diclofenac+Metaxalone is used to relieve pain, inflammation and swelling in conditions that affect the muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.

Therapeutic Category

Diclofenac: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Metaxalone: Muscle relaxants

How Diclofenac+Metaxalone works

Diclofenac+Metaxalone relieves pain, inflammation, muscle stiffness or spasm and swelling, where diclofenac works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Metaxalone works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm also relieves pain and improves the movement of muscles.

Common side effects of Diclofenac+Metaxalone

• Nausea, vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Drowsiness
• Headache, dizziness
• Nervousness or irritable
• Spinning sensation (vertigo)
• Indigestion or heartburn
• Wind (flatulence)
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Skin rash or spots

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor, if you experience:

• Severe allergic reactions symptoms (such as swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, face or neck leading to severe difficulty in breathing, skin rash or spots, eczema, redness of the skin, scaly skin, bruise like rash, itching, very low blood pressure or shock and hives, peeling or blistering)
• Passing blood in faeces (stools/motions)
• Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, blood problems, inflammation of liver, liver disorders
• Myocardial infarction or heart attack symptoms such as sudden and crushing chest pain
• Heart failure symptoms such as breathlessness, difficulty breathing when lying down, swelling of the feet or legs
• Stroke symptoms such as sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm or leg especially on one side of the body, sudden loss or disturbance of vision, sudden difficulty in speaking or ability to understand speech, sudden migraine like headache, with or without disturbed vision
• Persistent sore throat or high temperature, infections
• Unexpected change in the amount of urine produced or its appearance
• Mild cramping and tenderness of the abdomen followed by rectal bleeding or bloody diarrhoea
• Stevens- johnson syndrome (serious illnesses with blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals)
• Kounis syndrome symptoms such as chest pain
• Weak or shallow breathing
• Confusion or weakness

Health Tips for Diclofenac+Metaxalone

• Take Diclofenac+Metaxalone as directed by your doctor. Do not skip doses or stop using them without consulting your doctor
• Drink an adequate amount of water daily to prevent dehydration
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Diclofenac+Metaxalone, may reduce the risk of side effects
• Eating a balanced diet, getting enough rest, and managing stress can support your body's ability
• Inform your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
• Diclofenac+Metaxalone is not recommended for use in pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding women