Duobloc 400mg Tablet
Phenyramidol (Fenyramidol) (400mg)
by Alkem Laboratories Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Duobloc 400mg 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. Duobloc 400mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach as well as reduce side effects. 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, stomach upset, vomiting, and nausea. 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
- Muscle relaxation
Benefits
In muscle relaxation
Duobloc 400mg Tablet 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 Duobloc 400mg 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.
How it works
Duobloc 400mg 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.
How to use
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. Duobloc 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Common side effects
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Nausea
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Duobloc 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Duobloc 400mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Duobloc 400mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Duobloc 400mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Duobloc 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Duobloc 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Aminopyridine Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Pain analgesics
- Action Class
- Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Salt composition
- Phenyramidol (Fenyramidol) (400mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.