Novagesic-MR Tablet

Novagesic-MR Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in relieving muscular pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. This improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort. Novagesic-MR Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, heartburn, loss of appetite, dryness in the mouth, and sleepiness. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms. Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. You should avoid the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

• Treatment of Muscular pain

Novagesic-MR Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Diclofenac, and Tizanidine. Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer) and Diclofenac is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause fever and pain respectively. Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

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. Novagesic-MR Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Loss of appetite
• Dryness in mouth
• Sleepiness
• Tiredness
• Dizziness

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Novagesic-MR Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Novagesic-MR Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Novagesic-MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

Novagesic-MR Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Novagesic-MR Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Novagesic-MR Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Novagesic-MR Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Novagesic-MR 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics