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Benzaday 15 Capsule ER

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Product introduction

Benzaday 15 Capsule ER is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

Benzaday 15 Capsule ER should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. In general, 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, dryness in the mouth, tiredness, and headache. 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 Benzaday Capsule ER

  • Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Benzaday Capsule ER

In Muscle relaxation

Benzaday 15 Capsule ER is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect 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 Benzaday 15 Capsule ER 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 Benzaday Capsule ER

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 Benzaday

  • Sleepiness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Tiredness
  • Headache

How to use Benzaday Capsule ER

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. Benzaday 15 Capsule ER is to be taken with food.

How Benzaday Capsule ER works

Benzaday 15 Capsule ER 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
Benzaday 15 Capsule ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Benzaday 15 Capsule ER is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Benzaday 15 Capsule ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Benzaday 15 Capsule ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benzaday 15 Capsule ER in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Benzaday 15 Capsule ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Benzaday 15 Capsule ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Benzaday 15 Capsule ER is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Benzaday Capsule ER?

If you miss a dose of Benzaday 15 Capsule ER, 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

  • Benzaday 15 Capsule ER 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.
  • Benzaday 15 Capsule ER 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 Benzaday 15 Capsule ER 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
Dibenzocycloheptene Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

Patient concerns

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Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases
My husband is having illicit relationship bcoz of that lot of problems. I am very tensed all the time. Please suggest a medicine to calm down. Thank you
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
We understand your concernWe are here to helpYou are advised to solve problemAs medicine will help you for temporary periodDiscussing with husband and finding solution will calm you downTill then you can do Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation""http://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-jacobson-relaxation-technique#wholebody-technique3Follow this link to find detailed procedure
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FAQs

Q. Is Benzaday 15 Capsule ER a painkiller?

No, Benzaday 15 Capsule ER 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.

Q. What is Benzaday 15 Capsule ER used for?

Benzaday 15 Capsule ER 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.

Q. Does Benzaday 15 Capsule ER work right away?

This medicine is highly effective in giving relief from muscle spasms (tightness) and discomfort associated with it. Some people may start to feel the effects within 30 minutes, and some within an hour. This depends on your condition, dose prescribed and your response to treatment.

Q. What are the side effects of Benzaday 15 Capsule ER?

Some of the side effects of this medicine are excessive drowsiness, headache, dryness in the mouth, and tiredness.

Q. What happens if I drink alcohol with Benzaday 15 Capsule ER?

It's best to avoid alcohol while you are taking cyclobenzaprine because it can make the side effects like dizziness and drowsiness much worse.

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References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 334-35
  2. Cyclobenzaprine. Titusville, NJ: McNeil Pediatrics; Apr. 2013]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Country of origin: India

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