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Dolozox Tablet

Manufacturer :  Micro Labs Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Chlorzoxazone, Diclofenac, Paracetamol
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Dolozox Tablet

Dolozox 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.

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

Avoid using Dolozox 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 Dolozox 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.

Dolozox Tab 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.

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    What are the uses of Dolozox Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Dolozox Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Dolozox Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Dolozox Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Dolozox 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?

      Dolozox Tab 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?

      Breastfeeding women should not use this medication. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Patients should not drive or operate machinery if they get affected symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, visual disturbances.

    • 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 Dolozox Tablet will be initiated within 60 minutes after its administration.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

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

    What are the substitutes for Dolozox Tablet ?

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

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    It is a muscle relaxant that is used to treat the muscle spasms and the pain caused by the same. No mechanism of action has been determined for the medication as of yet, but the drug suppresses the central nervous system to produce the desired effects.

      What are the interactions of Dolozox 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

        This 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 Dolozox 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

        Dolozox Tab 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 Dolozox Tablet

      • Ques : What is Dolozox Tablet?

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

      • Ques : What are the uses of Dolozox Tablet?

        Ans : Dolozox Tab is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Muscle pain, Fever, Joint pain, Cold, Headache, Relief of the pain of osteoarthritis of knees and hands, Toothache, Cephalalgia, etc.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Dolozox Tablet?

        Ans : Abnormalities of blood cells, Nausea, Rashes, Liver toxicity, Less white blood cells, Acute renal tubular necrosis, Blood dyscrasias, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, etc are possible side effects.

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

        Ans : Dolozox medicine should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

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

        Ans : If you take this medication with the food, the reactions that took place in the body carry outs in a much effective manner.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Dolozox Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 to 6 hours, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

      • Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

        Ans : There is no specific food product to avoid, under usage of this medication.

      • Ques : Will Dolozox Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : Excess usage of this medication can trigger side effects.

      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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