Mobizox Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Chlorzoxazone 500 mg+Diclofenac 50 mg+Paracetamol 325 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
MOBIZOX TABLET is a combination of Chlorzoxazone, Diclofenac sodium and Paracetamol, which belongs to the group of medicines called Muscle relaxants, Analgesics and Anti-pyrectics and Analgesics. It is used to manage painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal conditions and provides effective relief from headaches, toothache, period pains, rheumatic pain, tendon pain, gout, soft tissue injuries, backache, arthritic pain, sprains, strains, frozen shoulder, muscle pain. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking MOBIZOX TABLET as it may worsen your condition. MOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use by patients with nasal polyps, rhinitis, asthma precipitated by aspirin (aspirin-sensitive asthma) or other NSAIDs, severe liver, kidney or heart disease, history of active gastric or intestinal ulcer, bleeding (blood in stools, vomiting blood) or perforation. MOBIZOX TABLET should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing asthma, COPD, mild to moderate liver or kidney disease and high blood pressure. MOBIZOX TABLET is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy. MOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use by breastfeeding mothers. MOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use by children. MOBIZOX TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Contact your doctor before taking it. The most common
Uses
OF MOBIZOX TABLETManages pain due to the following conditions: musculoskeletal conditions headache toothache period pains rheumatic pain backache arthritic pain sprains, strains soft tissue injuries gout frozen shoulder tendon pain muscular pain
How It Works
MOBIZOX TABLET helps to manage pain, where Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant, acts on the brain and spinal cord causing relaxation of muscles and relief of pain, while Diclofenac is an NSAID inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 and blocks the production of prostaglandins (which are responsible for pain) and Paracetamol is an Analgesic, increases the pain threshold by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. Together, relieves pain effectively.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine as a whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine.
Side Effects
this medicine are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, indigestion, ulcers in the stomach or intestines, bleeding/perforation, heartburn etc. Contact your physician if any of the symptoms get worse. USES OF MOBIZOX TABLETManages pain due to the following conditions: musculoskeletal conditions headache toothache period pains rheumatic pain backache arthritic pain sprains, strains soft tissue injuries gout frozen shoulder tendon pain muscular pain HOW MOBIZOX TABLET WORKSMOBIZOX TABLET helps to manage pain, where Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant, acts on the brain and spinal cord causing relaxation of muscles and relief of pain, while Diclofenac is an NSAID inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 and blocks the production of prostaglandins (which are responsible for pain) and Paracetamol is an Analgesic, increases the pain threshold by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. Together, relieves pain effectively. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake this medicine as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine as a whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. SIDE EFFECTS OF MOBIZOX TABLETCOMMON nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, indigestion rash, itching flatulence, constipation, burping, gastritis (indigestion, stomach ache, vomiting) ulcers in the stomach or intestines, bleeding/perforation, heartburn headache, dizziness, feeling sleepy difficulty in sleeping abnormal liver function test inflammation of the intestines causing nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain abnormal formation of the foetus UNCOMMON swelling of the mouth urticaria oedema (fluid retention in the body causing swelling of legs and feet) drowsiness, tiredness, shakiness bleeding from the vagina purpura (purple spots on the skin) infection of the vagina (itching, burning, soreness, pain during intercourse and or urination) blurred vision depression and anxiety high blood pressure fever, chills, loss of appetite ulcers in the mouth, dryness of mouth menstrual disturbances like heavy or light bleeding, and delayed periods vertigo or tinnitus pricking or tingling sensation (pins and needles) RARE inflammation of the lungs causing coughing, and increased sputum breast pain vomiting blood worsening of ulcerative colitis damage to the gullet swelling of the tongue low blood pressure hair loss increased sensitivity to light nightmares Stop taking MOBIZOX TABLET and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: symptoms of liver damage or elevated liver enzymes such as fever, chills, headache, rash, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowish discolouration of skin and whites of the eye) symptoms of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas, causing severe abdominal pain radiating to the back) severe allergic reactions such as skin rash, reddening, blisters, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing or wheezing or anaphylactic shock (collapse) symptoms of stroke such as weakness or inability to move one side of the body (paralysis) and slurred speech chest pain or heart failure or change in heart rate decrease in white blood cells and can lead to infections with symptoms such as fever, chills, sore throat or flu-like symptoms passing black or bloodstained stools, or vomiting blood and severe stomach pain due to bleeding or hole formation in the stomach or intestines symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis and toxic epidermal necrolysis such as rash, blistering or peeling of the skin decrease in the number of blood platelets (increased risk of bleeding or bruising) symptoms of meningitis such as neck stiffness, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever or loss of consciousness difficulty in breathing
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMOBIZOX TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnancy. Contact your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGMOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you have visual disturbances, dizziness, vertigo, somnolence, drowsiness or fatigue after taking MOBIZOX TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking MOBIZOX TABLET as it may lead to unwanted effects. KIDNEYMOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease and should be used with caution in mild to moderate kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking it. LIVERMOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease and should be used with caution in mild to moderate liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take MOBIZOX TABLET if you are allergic to chlorzoxazone, diclofenac sodium or to acetylsalicylic acid, other NSAIDs, misoprostol, other prostaglandins, paracetamol, or to lactose, or to other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSMOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with nasal polyps, rhinitis, asthma precipitated by aspirin (aspirin-sensitive asthma) or other NSAIDs and should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing asthma and COPD. Contact your doctor before taking it. HEART DISEASEMOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease (heart attack), blockages of blood vessels to the heart and should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure and mild to moderate heart failure. Contact your doctor before taking it. OTHERSMOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have a history or active gastric or intestinal ulcer, bleeding (blood in stools, vomiting blood) or perforation or cerebrovascular bleeding have angioedema, urticaria have peripheral arterial disease have cerebrovascular disease (stroke), mini-stroke (TIA) or blockages of blood vessels to the brain have rare hereditary problems such as galactose intolerance, severe lactase deficiency and glucose-galactose malabsorption have or undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery have ethanol intoxication have dehydration Before taking MOBIZOX TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease have hyperlipidaemia have diabetes mellitus smoke have blood clotting disorders or haematological abnormalities have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have mixed connective tissue disorders have aseptic meningitis have angina Use in paediatrics: MOBIZOX TABLET is not recommended for use in children. Contact your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: MOBIZOX TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Contact your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Inform your physician, if you are using: barbiturates Ex. butobarbital (medicines used to manage insomnia) carbamazepine, phenytoin (medicines used to manage fits) rifampicin, rifampicin (medicines used to manage tuberculosis) methotrexate (medicines used to manage cancer) cyclosporine, tacrolimus (medicines used to manage rejection of transplant organ) lithium (medicines used to manage mania) warfarin (medicines used to manage or to manage blood clots) potassium-sparing drugs Ex. spironolactone (medicines used to manage high blood pressure) corticosteroids Ex. dexamethasone (medicines used to manage inflammation) anti-platelet agents Ex. aspirin (medicines used to manage platelet aggregation) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Ex. fluoxetine, sertraline (medicines used to manage depression) antidiabetics ex. metformin (medicines used to manage diabetes mellitus) mifepristone (medicines used for abortion) ciprofloxacin, chloramphenicol (medicines used for bacterial infections) colestipol and cholestyramine (medicines used to decrease high cholesterol levels) sulfinpyrazone (medicines used to manage gout) ketoconazole, fluconazole, miconazole and voriconazole (medicines used to manage fungal infections) cardiac glycosides ex. digoxin (medicines used for heart failure) zidovudine (medicines used for HIV infection and AIDS) metoclopramide and domperidone (medicines used for nausea and vomiting) enalapril, furosemide, losartan, propranolol (medicines used for high blood pressure and heart diseases) imatinib (medicines used to manage cancer) magnesium-containing antacids (medicines used to manage heartburn) ibuprofen (medicines used to manage pain) amiodarone (medicines used to manage heart rhythm disorders) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, epigastric pain or abdominal pain, drowsiness, dizziness, light-headedness, malaise or sluggishness, followed by marked loss of muscle tone making voluntary movement impossible and decrease in deep tendon reflexes, pallor, gastrointestinal bleeding, confusion, disorientation, excitation, tinnitus, fainting or convulsions, hypertension, acute renal failure (with acute tubular necrosis, characterised by loin pain, haematuria and proteinuria) and liver damage. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism, metabolic acidosis, cardiac arrhythmias, pancreatitis and anaphylactic reactions may occur. In severe cases, hepatic failure may progress to encephalopathy, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemia, cerebral oedema, respiratory depression, low blood pressure, coma, and death. SYNOPSIS Drug : Chlorzoxazone, Diclofenac sodium, Paracetamol Pharmacological Category : Muscle relaxants, Analgesics, Antipyretics and Analgesics Therapeutic Indication : Pain Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach from children Store MOBIZOX TABLET below 30°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Mobizox Tablet 10'S.
What is MOBIZOX TABLET used for?
MOBIZOX TABLET is used in children to manage mild to moderate infections such as otitis media (middle ear infection), nose, throat infections, respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, reproductive tract infection and skin infection.
How MOBIZOX TABLET works?
MOBIZOX TABLET helps to manage mild to moderate infections, where Cefpodoxime works by inhibiting the formation of the protective covering of the bacteria which is essential for the survival of bacteria and Clavulanic acid works by reducing the resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefpodoxime against bacteria thus managing the occurrence of infections in the infected children.
What are the most common side effects of taking MOBIZOX TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking MOBIZOX TABLET in child are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
Does MOBIZOX TABLET cause diarrhoea?
Yes, MOBIZOX TABLET may cause diarrhoea as it is the most common side effect associated with the use of medicine. If such side effects experienced, then give your child to drink lots of fluids such as water or fruit juices so that the child is sufficiently hydrated. Do not administer any medicine to manage the condition on your own. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve or becomes worse.
How MOBIZOX TABLET is administered in the child?
Administer MOBIZOX TABLET as advised by your physician. Shake the dry powder loose and reconstitute the dry powder in required quantity of water before consuming. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration of management for your child depending on child’s age, body weight and disease condition.
Can MOBIZOX TABLET cause allergy?
Do not give MOBIZOX TABLET if you are allergic to Cefpodoxime, Sulbactam or Beta lactam antibiotics like Penicillin or Cephalosporins and lidocaine.
Can the use of MOBIZOX TABLET affect the liver?
Yes. MOBIZOX TABLET should be used with caution if your child has liver disorder or impairment. Consult your doctor before giving the medicine to your child.
Can the use of MOBIZOX TABLET affect the kidney?
Yes. MOBIZOX TABLET should be used with caution if your child has kidney disorder or impairment. Consult your doctor before giving the medicine to your child.
What should I do if I forgot to give a dose of MOBIZOX TABLET?
If you forgot to give a dose of MOBIZOX TABLET, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time to take the next dose, skip the missed dose and give the next one at regular times. Do not give a double dose to compensate the forgotten dose.
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Last Updated
19 Mar 2024