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Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR
Prescription Required
Introduction
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscle symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to the head, brain or spine.
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR can be taken with food. 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 fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. 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.
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR can be taken with food. 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 fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. 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 Fenbac Tablet XR
- Muscle relaxation
Benefits of Fenbac Tablet XR
In Muscle relaxation
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affects 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 it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Fenbac Tablet XR
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 Fenbac
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
How to use Fenbac Tablet XR
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. Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR is to be taken with food.
How Fenbac Tablet XR works
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR is a muscle relaxant. It works on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm maintaining the strength of the muscles. This relieves pain and improves movement of muscles.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR 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.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Fenbac Tablet XR?
If you miss a dose of Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR, 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.
Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No alternate brands found for this medicine
Quick Tips
- Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR 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.
- Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR 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 Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR 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
Gamma Amino Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Fenbac with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Levopa, Bidopal
SERIOUS
Brand(s): Cardisip, Digover, Caxin
MODERATE
Brand(s): Psycolith, Cartil, A Lith
MODERATE
Brand(s): Nimsun
MODERATE
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Patients taking Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR
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60%
Once A Day
40%
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Others
100%
FAQs
Q. Can Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR make you sleepy?
Yes, Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR can cause sleepiness. It can make a person dizzy due to its sedative effect. It can also affect vision and therefore you should avoid driving and using heavy machinery until and unless you know how Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR affects you.
Q. Does Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR help anxiety?
Though Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR is not approved to treat anxiety disorders, it has been observed in some studies that it is effective in treating stress which occurs after a trauma.
Q. Can I take Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR if I have a liver problem?
If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR. This is because the medicine may increase the production of liver enzymes. Hence, regular laboratory examination of liver enzymes is required while taking this medicine as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR have any effect on kidneys?
Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR may cause side effects in patients with normal kidney function which include excessive day time urination (pollakiuria), burning sensation while urinating (dysuria), and loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence). Generally, a low dose of Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.
Q. How should Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR be taken?
Take Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Fenbac 20mg Tablet XR then it should be consumed with food or milk. However, for night cramps, it would be best to use the medicine at night time or 1 hour before doing specific tasks like physiotherapy or washing.
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