DICLOHELP-MR

. Composition

• Diclofenac Potassium 50 mg
• Paracetamol 325 mg
• Chlorzoxazone 250 mg

2. Description

DICLOHELP-MR is a combination of analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxant.

• Diclofenac Potassium: Reduces inflammation and pain (NSAID)
• Paracetamol: Provides additional pain relief and reduces fever
• Chlorzoxazone: Acts as a centrally acting muscle relaxant, relieving muscle spasm and stiffness

This combination is especially useful in pain associated with muscle spasm.

3. Uses

Used for conditions involving pain + muscle spasm, such as:

• Acute low back pain
• Cervical spondylosis
• Muscle sprains and strains
• Sports injuries
• Post-traumatic muscle spasm
• Frozen shoulder
• Slip disc / sciatica
• Orthopedic conditions with muscle stiffness

4. Side Effects

Common:

• Drowsiness (due to Chlorzoxazone)
• Nausea, vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Dizziness
• Weakness

Serious (rare):

• Liver toxicity
• Gastric ulcer or bleeding
• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling)
• Dark urine (rare, related to Chlorzoxazone metabolism)

5. Precautions

• Take after meals to avoid gastric irritation
• Avoid driving or operating machinery (may cause drowsiness)
• Avoid alcohol (increases risk of liver damage and sedation)
• Use cautiously in:
  • Liver disease patients
  • Kidney impairment
  • Elderly patients
• Do not combine with:
  • Other NSAIDs
  • Other paracetamol-containing medicines
  • CNS depressants
• Not recommended in pregnancy & breastfeeding unless prescribed

Tags: Diclofenac Potassium 50 mg Paracetamol 325 mg Chlorzoxazone 250 mg