Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Avail Healthcare
Salt Composition
Thiocolchicoside (4mg) + Aceclofenac (100mg) + Paracetamol (325mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in relieving muscular pain by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and dryness in the mouth. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of a muscle relaxant (Thiocolchicoside) and two pain relievers (Aceclofenac, Paracetamol). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and improve movement of muscles. The pain relievers work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet to relieve pain due to muscle spasm. This medicine is most effective when taken along with proper rest and physical therapy. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage. Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling as a result of taking Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet. Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the use of Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet be stopped when my pain is relieved?
Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet is usually used for short-term and can be discontinued when the pain is relieved. However, Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet should be continued if advised by the doctor.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet?
Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet is harmful for patients with known allergies to painkillers or any components or excipients. It should be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with a history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
Can Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet be taken with vitamin B-complex?
Yes, Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet can be taken with vitamin B-complex preparations. While Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet helps to relieve pain, vitamin B-complex can help correct vitamin deficiencies that might be causing your symptoms.
Can the use of Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet cause damage to kidneys?
Yes. Long-term use of Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet can cause kidney damage. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.
Will Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?
No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Can the use of Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet cause damage to liver?
Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet contains Paracetamol. These medicines are known to cause harm to the liver especially in doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Avifenac T 4mg/100mg/325mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
