In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasms by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet also reduces fever associated with muscle spasms. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.
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. Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients. | - Liver : CAUTION
Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Aflar 500mg/250mg 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.
What is Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet?::: Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone. This medication helps in relieving muscle pain. Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant which works by acting on the central nervous system. Paracetamol works by lowering the chemical substance (prostaglandins) in the body that causes pain.| Is it safe to use Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet?::: Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like stomach upset, dizziness, weakness, sleepiness and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any persistent problem due to the medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.| Can I stop taking Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?::: Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet should be continued according to the doctor?s advice. However, it can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.| Can the use of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet cause dry mouth?::: Yes, the use of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry.| Can the use of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet cause dizziness?::: Yes, the use of Aflar 500mg/250mg 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. Do not drive or use any machines.| Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet can increase the risks of side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet?::: The use of Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. Patients who regularly consume alcohol or have severe kidney or liver disease are advised to be cautious.| Does Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet expire?::: Yes, Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack of this medicine. Do not use Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet after the expiry date.
Aflar 500mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone, which relieves pain and relax the muscles. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.