Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson Ltd
Salt Composition : Ibuprofen(400mg), Chlorzoxazone(250mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Paraflax Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, indigestion, heartburn, stomach pain, weakness, sleepiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine as it may cause harm to the developing baby.
Paraflax Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ibuprofen and Chlorzoxazone which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.
Ibuprofen is rapidly and completely absorbed following oral administration (tmax, ~ 1–2 h depending on the specific oral formulation), and unbound concentrations show linear pharmacokinetics at commonly used doses [1,5]. It is extensively (>98%) bound to plasma proteins at therapeutic concentrations [1]. Chlorzoxazone is rapidly metabolized in the liver and is excreted in the urine, primarily in a conjugated form as the glucuronide. Chlorzoxazone is rapidly metabolized and is excreted in the urine, primarily in a conjugated form as the glucuronide.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Paraflax
Nausea
Indigestion
Heartburn
Stomach pain
Weakness
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Hypersensitivity to Paraflax Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Paraflax Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Active peptic ulcer
Aspirin
Breastfeeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hypersensitivity
Neonates with congenital heart disease
Pregnant
Paraflax Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Paraflax Tablet.
Information regarding the use of Paraflax Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Before using Paraflax Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other sedating medications
Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medication will affect you
Avoid taking alcohol or salicylates to prevent bleeding
Concomitant use with other sedatives
Consult your doctor if you develop blurred vision, ringing or roaring in ears
Consult your doctor if you have systemic lupus erythematosus
Inform your doctor if you have bruising or bleeding
Other allergies
Take the drug with a meal or snack to prevent upset stomach
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Paraflax Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Paraflax Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Alprazolam
Aspirin
Atorvastatin
Cetirizine
Codeine
Corticosteroids
Cyclosporine
Diazepam
Diphenhydramine
Esomeprazole
Do not chew, crush or break it. Paraflax Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Paraflax Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Paraflax Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
Along with taking it, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
You might experience nausea, ask your doctor to prescribe you an antiemetic (anti-sickness medicine) if it troubles you.
Immediately seek medical help if you experience hallucinations, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart disease, or stroke.
Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you are having more than one of these symptoms: abdominal pain, clay-colored stools, dark urine, fever, itching, loss of appetite, tiredness, or yellow eyes or skin.
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. Paraflax Tablet is to be taken with food.
Is Paraflax Tablet safe to use when pregnant?
Ibuprofen: No
Chlorzoxazone: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Is Paraflax Tablet safe while breastfeeding?
Ibuprofen: No
Chlorzoxazone: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
