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Movex Tablet

Manufacturer :  Pacific Drugs & Chemicals
Medicine Composition :  Chlorzoxazone, Diclofenac, Paracetamol
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Movex Tablet

Movex Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of muscle spasm pain usually associated with musculoskeletal conditions. This medicine contains muscle relaxant in combination with NSAID.

It works by blocking pain sensations or nerve impulses that are sent to the brain. Movex Tablet when used together with rest and physical therapy can treat skeletal muscle conditions such as injury or pain.

Avoid using Movex Tablet if you are allergic to it or if you are taking sodium oxybate. Inform your doctor if you have or you are:

Stop using Movex Tablet and consult your doctor if you experience any serious side effects including black, bloody, or tarry stools, nausea, itching, fainting, upper stomach pain, dark urine, loss of appetite and clay-coloured stools.

Movex Tablet is to be taken by mouth with or without food. Taking it with food reduces the risk of stomach upset. Do not take in this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow your doctor’s prescription carefully to ensure complete safety.

Also Read: Signoflam Tablet for Headache

    What are the uses of Movex Tablet

    • Mild To Moderate Pain

    • Muscle Spasm

    • Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

    What are the contraindications of Movex Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Movex Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Movex Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Movex Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
      Taking diclofenac with alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Movex Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      No information is available regarding the use of this medication during breastfeeding.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Movex Tablet can cause side effects that might affect driving.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      This medicine should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The action of Movex Tablet will be initiated within 60 minutes after its administration.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      Movex Tablet will remain active for about 3-4 hrs after when its action is initiated.

    What are the substitutes for Movex Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Movex Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    Movex Tablet is a muscle relaxant that is used to treat the muscle spasms and the pain caused by the same. The internuncial neurone of spine is the primary site of action, this is the centre which modulates the reflexes maintaining muscle tone.

      What are the interactions of Movex Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        You must not consume alcohol as it can lead to excessive drowsiness and dizziness, thus making you lose the ability to function properly or to your full potential.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Movex medicine can react with multiple tablets and cause harmful side effects. Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Ramipril and Aspirin are some of the tablets that can cause moderate side effects when used along with Movex Tablet. Methotrexate, Sodium Nitrite, Prilocaine, Adefovir, Apixaban and Ketorolac are the medicines that can cause severe side effects. Therefore, you must discuss all the medications you take before starting the prescription period.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Movex Tablet can aggravate the symptoms of multiple diseases like asthma, gastrointestinal toxicity, skin rash, heart attack and stroke, bleeding disorders, liver impairment, fluid retention and edema. Therefore, it is important that you consult a doctor before the intake of this medicine and stick to the dosages mentioned in the prescription. Doing otherwise can cause any of the mentioned diseases.

      FAQs about Movex Tablet

      • Ques : What is Movex Tablet?

        Ans : Movex tablet is a medication which has Chlorzoxazone, Diclofenac and Paracetamol as active elements present in it.

      • Ques : What is the use of Movex Tablet?

        Ans : Movex Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Muscle pain, Flu, Ear pain, Fever, Inflammation of joints, Arthritic pain, Bone fractures and Joint pain.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Movex Tablet?

        Ans : Liver damage, Abnormalities of blood cells, Nausea, Rashes, Liver toxicity, Less white blood cells, Acute renal tubular necrosis, Blood dyscrasias, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Drowsiness, Lightheadedness, Malaise, Skin rashes, Angioneurotic edema, Anaphylactic reactions are possible side-effects that may occur.

      • Ques : Can Movex Tablet be used for muscle pain and muscle ache?

        Ans : Yes, Movex can be used to treat muscle ache.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Movex Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 hours to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to use this medication.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Movex Tablet?

        Ans : Movex Tablet is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

      • Ques : Should I use Movex Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Movex Tablet?

        Ans : Movex Tablet contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

      References

      • Chlorzoxazone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/chlorzoxazone

      • CHLORZOXAZONE- chlorzoxazone tablet- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2f05e8e2-616f-475b-ac9f-c42e1a5dbe81

      • Diclofenac- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/diclofenac

      • Diclofenac- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 27 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00586

      • Acetaminophen- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/paracetamol

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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