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Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
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Relax Forte Tablet

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Active Healthcare

SALT COMPOSITION

Chlorzoxazone (250mg) + Diclofenac (50mg) + Paracetamol (325mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Relax Forte Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasms. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Relax Forte Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Common side effects of Relax Forte Tablet include nausea, dizziness, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Relax Forte Tablet

Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Relax Forte Tablet

In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Relax Forte Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or 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 Relax Forte 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 Relax Forte

Dizziness
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Nausea

How to use Relax Forte 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. Relax Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Relax Forte Tablet works

Relax Forte Tablet is a combination of a muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone) and two pain-relieving medicines (Diclofenac and Paracetamol). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasms, thereby improving the movement of muscles. The pain-relieving medicines work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Relax Forte Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Relax Forte Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Relax Forte Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Relax Forte Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Relax Forte Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.

Liver

CAUTION

Relax Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

What if you forget to take Relax Forte Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Relax Forte 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Relax Forte Tablet is most effective when taken along with proper rest and physical therapy.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Relax Forte Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and a higher risk of falling as a result of taking Relax Forte Tablet.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough and cold) without asking your doctor first.

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

Neck pain when I move my neck a bit. I think it's due to exercise and gyming .

Dr. Sunil Tripathi (Physiotherapist)

Physiotherapy

It might be muscle soreness or muscle spasm due to improper Posture or overuse of musclesConsult a Physiotherapist in your area

Pain in foot how relax from that

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Apply mahanarayan oil on foot and do Massage

My wife right feet is paining from last 1 month,i have visited three doctors, One has given dose for 5 days of etody,dezokart,pain killer but no relax,then 2 nd has given calcium + pian killer no relax,then third has given calcium,vitamin d pouch,pain killer,nerve relaxant + forte,no relax uptill,kindly help,i have done x ray also,one doctor says that your bone is increased & one says no such type of symptoms,kindly suggest.

Vipul Aggarwal

need to be examined to find out what is the cause of it giving pain killers in not the solution unless we know what is causing it meanwhile get her vitamin d , uric acid , and hba1c checked

How my mind was relax freely wi

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Anxiety is the result of a hyperarousal state of nervous system due to a low threshold for threat perception. In simpler words, when one has to deal with something that can harm/ hurt or has negative effect, brain sees it as a threat to survival and evokes a neuro-hormonal response understood as Flight or Fright reaction kicking in physiological cascade leading to anxiety symptoms. Dealing with anxiety requires identifying what is being perceived as threatening by the mind. Start by making a stress diary. Identify what causes stress. Ask why it causes stress. Is it a negative presumption about the even or a reality that is bothering you. Then figure out, how you have been dealing with the stressor. If the way you handle stress doesn't help, figure out the alternatives . If you by yourself are not able to do this exercise, consult a psychotherapist.

What is Relax Forte Tablet?

Relax Forte Tablet is a combination of three medicines: diclofenac, paracetamol, and chlorzoxazone. This medication helps relieve muscle pain. Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant that works by acting on the central nervous system. Diclofenac and paracetamol work by lowering the chemical substance (prostaglandins) in the body that causes pain and inflammation.

Can I stop taking Relax Forte Tablet when my pain is relieved?

Relax Forte Tablet should be continued if advised for a specific time duration by your doctor. However, it can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.

Can the use of Relax Forte Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Relax Forte Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. In case you experience nausea while taking this medicine, take it with milk, food, or antacids. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small, frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like dark-colored, strong-smelling, and infrequent urination. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Can the use of Relax Forte Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Relax Forte Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady, or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Can the use of Relax Forte Tablet cause damage to the kidneys?

Yes, the long-term use of Relax Forte Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. The use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body, leading to kidney damage on long-term use. The use of painkillers is not recommended for patients with underlying kidney disease.

Can I take a higher dose than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, taking a higher dose than the recommended dose of Relax Forte Tablet can increase the risks of side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of pain or if the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for reevaluation.

What are the recommended storage conditions for Relax Forte Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

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