Description
Zorifen-MR Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicine known as a pain killer. It is primarily used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with spondylitis (inflammation in spinal bones), osteoarthritis (lifelong joint pain and stiffness), rheumatoid arthritis (joint pain), gout, pinched vein, acute pain and chronic pain, muscle spasms. It relieves the pain and relaxes the muscles. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable.
ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's is a combination of two drugs: Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant) and aceclofenac (NSAID). Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant and works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby helping relieve pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac blocks the effect of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme that makes other chemical prostaglandins (PG). By blocking the effect of chemical messenger aceclofenac helps in reducing mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site.
Take ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, dryness in the mouth, stomach pain, diarrhea, heartburn, loss of appetite (feeling not hungry), dizziness and sleepiness. Most of these side effects of ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not use ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's or any of its contents. ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's should not be taken in the conditions like liver disease, kidney disease, asthma and high blood pressure. ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, sleepiness, fatigue, dizziness and visual disturbance it is advisable to you do not drive unless you are alert. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's. ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's should not be used in children below 18 years of age as safety and efficacy have not established.
Benefits
ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's is a combination of two drugs: Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant) and aceclofenac (NSAID). ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and ankylosing spondylitis, pinched vein, acute pain, chronic low back pain and muscle spasms. Cyclobenzaprine works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby helping relieve pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac blocks the effect of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme that makes another chemical 'prostaglandin' (PG). These chemicals are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of chemicals, aceclofenac helps in reducing mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. Thus, ZORIFEN MR Tablet 10's relieves the pain and relax the muscles.