Orthodex MR Tablet

Short Description

Orthodex MR Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat pain due to muscle spasms, improving muscle movement and providing relief from pain and discomfort.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Orthodex MR Tablet should be taken with food to prevent stomach upset. It should be taken regularly as advised by your doctor and not taken for a longer duration than recommended. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and dryness in the mouth. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. The medicine may not be suitable for everybody, and you should let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

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. Orthodex MR Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Orthodex MR Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Orthodex MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Orthodex MR Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.

Orthodex MR Tablet is a combination of a muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone) and two pain relieving medicines (Diclofenac and Paracetamol). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving movement of muscles. The pain relieving medicines work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation.

You have been prescribed Orthodex MR 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 Orthodex MR 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 Orthodex MR Tablet. Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.