Fenbac 20 mg Tablet XR is used for muscle relaxation. It provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) 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 20 mg Tablet XR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with or after food. Do not stop taking it suddenly without discussing with your doctor.

Fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness and weakness are some of the side effects that might be seen on taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease.

Uses of Fenbac Tablet XR

Muscle relaxation

Fenbac Tablet XR side effects

Common

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 20 mg Tablet XR is to be taken with food.

How Fenbac Tablet XR works

Fenbac 20 mg 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.

Fenbac Tablet XR related warnings

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Fenbac 20 mg Tablet XR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fenbac 20 mg 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.

Lactation

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fenbac 20 mg 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 20 mg 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 20 mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fenbac 20 mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Fenbac 20 mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fenbac 20 mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Fenbac Tablet XR?

If you miss a dose of Fenbac 20 mg 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.

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Expert Advice

Fenbac 20 mg 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 20 mg 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 20 mg 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.

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

Lithium carbonate

Brand(s): Psycolith

MODERATE

Nimesulide

Brand(s): Nimsun, Abinim, Nimulis

MODERATE

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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Fenbac

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

Bone & Joint Specialist

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

Mental Wellness

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

i have suffering from anxiety problem and blood preasure in high condition

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Mental Wellness

Thank you for your question. We understand your concern. I would urge you to consult nearest psychiatrist for assessment and to rule out any anxiety disorder. For anxiety you can do lifestyle modifications. You can practice yoga and meditation. You are advised to exercise regularly and do breathing exercise. Above methods are priceless to reduce anxiety. For relaxation, you can read about Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation" on internet and practice it."

I have muscle pain and my muscle is climbing up when I was playing volley ball. not in everyday, but when I was taking more effort or strain, the problem coming

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Diabetes Specialist

get the x ray done of both shoulder joint or joint which is affectedtake myoril 4mg twice daily for 5 days and pantocid 20mg Once in morning in empty stomach for 10 daysalso becosule plus twice daily for 15 days

Pain in legs muscle , pain in stomach , two weeks time goes for latrineThis report is after one month taking lipvas 20Cholesterol is 400 before medicine

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Diabetes Specialist

ecosprin AV once daily after breakfast for 3 monthsad ATORVA 20mg tablet once daily after dinner for 3 monthscheck ur liipid after 3monthsalso do following test - CBC, ESR, USG full abdomen,Serum Creatinine, BUN, HBa1c, Blood sugar( fasting & PP), AST; ALT

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FAQs

Q. Can Fenbac make you sleepy?

Yes, Fenbac 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 affects you.

Q. Does Fenbac help anxiety?

Though Fenbac 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 if I have a liver problem?

If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Fenbac. 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 have any effect on kidneys?

Fenbac 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 is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.

Q. How should Fenbac be taken?

Take Fenbac exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Fenbac 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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