Actizone 500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Actizone 500mg Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.
Actizone 500mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Generally, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, dizziness, weakness, and stomach upset. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Actizone 500mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Generally, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, dizziness, weakness, and stomach upset. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Actizone Tablet
- Muscle relaxation
Benefits of Actizone Tablet
In Muscle relaxation
Actizone 500mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
Take Actizone 500mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take Actizone 500mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Actizone Tablet
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 Actizone
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Upset stomach
How to use Actizone Tablet
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. Actizone 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Actizone Tablet works
Actizone 500mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Actizone 500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actizone 500mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actizone 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Actizone 500mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Actizone 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Actizone 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Actizone Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Actizone 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.
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Quick tips
- Actizone 500mg Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
- Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
- Actizone 500mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Actizone 500mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Denzoxazolone Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting
Interaction with drugs
Taking Actizone with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Chlorzoxazone may raise blood levels of the active form of Isoniazid.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observ
Disulfiram may raise blood levels of Chlorzoxazone.
watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, sedation or headaches and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust t
Chlorzoxazone may raise blood levels of Lemborexant.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Midostaurin may affect blood levels of Chlorzoxazone.
If concurrent use is essential, please report if you experience any unusual/unexpected symptom.
Piperaquine may reduce blood levels of Chlorzoxazone.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Actizone 500mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Actizone 500mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve muscle spasms (uncontrolled movements). Muscle spasms can be due to an injury, sprain, or any underlying medical condition affecting the nervous system.
What is Actizone 500mg Tablet used for?
Actizone 500mg Tablet is used to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. It is generally prescribed along with rest and physical therapy.
What happens if I overdose on Actizone 500mg Tablet?
Seek emergency medical help in case of an overdose. Some of the symptoms include shallow breathing, fainting, vomiting, diarrhea, severe drowsiness, headache and muscle weakness.
Does Actizone 500mg Tablet make you sleepy?
One of the most common side effects of this medicine is sedation or sleepiness. It is therefore advisable to avoid driving or operating any machinery if you get these side effects.
Can I take any other painkiller along with Actizone 500mg Tablet?
Always consult your doctor before taking any medications along with Actizone 500mg Tablet.
When should I see the doctor?
Consult your doctor immediately if you get a light-headed feeling like you might pass out, skin rash, stomach pain, vomiting, fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, blood in stools, and dark urine.
What should you not take with muscle relaxants?
Muscle relaxants are medications that are used to treat muscle spasms and stiffness. You should not take muscle relaxants with alcohol, anti-depressants, sleeping medications, and herbal supplements such as St. John's wort. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicines; self-medication can be risky.
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Name: Sain Medicaments Pvt Ltd
Address: 10, H.V.E.S, Building Complex, Kandaswamy Lane, Sultan Bazar Hyderabad-500029, Andhra Pradesh, India
Country of origin: India
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