Composition Nimesulide (100mg) + Chlorzoxazone (500mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class
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Manufacturer Avalanche Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturer address 40 Laxmanpuri, Indira Nagar, Faizabad Road, Lucknow 226016.
Nimesulide (100mg) + Chlorzoxazone (500mg)
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Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet
Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasms. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
Basic Info
Description
Avinim MR 100mg/500mg 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 a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, sleepiness, weakness, and increased liver enzymes. 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, or 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 first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses
Pain due to muscle spasm
How To 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. Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
MOA
Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Nimesulide and Chlorzoxazone which relieve muscle pain. Nimesulide 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 the muscle stiffness or spasm.
What If
If you miss a dose of Avinim MR 100mg/500mg 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.
Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
Take it with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
You may see results within 1.5 to 2 hours after taking Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
Along with taking Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from muscle pain.
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Benifits
In Pain due to muscle spasm
Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasms by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Take this medicine by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or use Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet more often or for longer than prescribed. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.
Side Effects
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
Increased liver enzymes
Weakness
Sleepiness
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Safety Profile
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Avinim MR 100mg/500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
