Intagesic-MR Tablet

Intagesic Tablet is primarily prescribed for the treatment of muscle spasms. It is used in conditions like backache, muscle spasm, muscle injuries, swelling, muscle ache and many more.

This medication works as a pain-killer and a muscle relaxant. The tablet helps in stopping the signals or sensations of pain from reaching your brain and thus relieve your pain over time.

When your pain subsides, it helps you take rest and indulge in physical therapy that will ultimately help you improve the pain related to skeletal muscles. It is a great option for people involved in sports as they experience such skeletal muscle pain a lot.

It is important that you do not consume the Intagesic medicine if you are consuming sodium oxybate or are allergic to the ingredients of medicine. Breastfeeding, pregnant women or women trying for children must avoid the intake of the medicine.

Furthermore, if you suffer from liver or kidney related issues, you must avoid the medication in such cases too. Some of the common side effects are fainting, loss of appetite, black, bloody or clay coloured stools, nausea, itching or dark urine.

Intagesic-MR is better if you take it with some food and not on an empty stomach as it will reduce the possibility of stomach pain. You must stick to the dosage, duration and frequency mentioned by the doctor and not take the medicine as you wish.

This medicine can cause extreme drowsiness if you consume alcohol and thus must be avoided during this period. Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, absent tendon reflexes, hypotension.

Treatment is supportive following attempts to enhance drug elimination. Hypotension should be treated with I.V. fluids and/or Trendelenburg positioning. Dialysis and hemoperfusion and osmotic diuresis have all been useful in reducing serum drug concentrations; patient should be observed for possible relapses due to incomplete gastric emptying.

Take exactly as directed, with food. Do not increase dose or discontinue without consulting prescriber. Do not use alcohol, prescriptive or OTC antidepressants, sedatives, or pain medications without consulting prescriber.

• Muscle Spasm

• Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

• Body Pain

• Menstrual Cramps

• Asthma

• Hypersensitivity

• Anxiety

• Irritation

• Dizziness

• Diarrhoea

• Drowsiness

• Burning Sensation

• Stomach Pain

• Weakness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of Intagesic Tablet lasts somewhere between 8-20 hours and therefore, the frequency of the dosage can change from person to person. The doctor may check during the initial dosages to understand how your body reacts to the tablet and prescribe accordingly.

• What is the onset of action?

  The full effect of the medicine kicks in within 24 hours in most cases or can take more than a day in some cases.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming cases have been reported as of now but you may consult a doctor if you feel any signs of addictiveness to the medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is advisable that you do not consume alcohol with this medicine as it can cause some serious health issues.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must avoid the consumption of the tablet unless mentioned by the doctor in some of the rare cases. You must discuss all the benefits and drawbacks of the medication in such a condition before taking the medicine. Intagesic tablet with diclofenac as one of the ingredients must not be consumed as it can cause some harmful effects to you and your foetus.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must not consume the Intagesic Tablet as it can cause a lot of damage to your child. The ingredient called Diclofenac can cause serious side effects in you as well as your child.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is recommended to be careful while driving or doing activities that require alertness as the drug can cause side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, etc.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Intake of Intagesic Tablet can aggravate the pre-existing conditions of kidney diseases if you have. Therefore, you must provide such information during the consultation, so that the doctor is able to provide you the necessary dosage or give a substitute medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  In people suffering from liver related diseases, it is advisable that you discuss your case with the doctor to get the suitable prescription as the medicine can interact with the pre-existing conditions and cause adverse side effects.

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

• Dpc 250 Mg/50 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Mahadiclo Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Lupizox 250 mg/50 mg/500 mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• DP Gesic MR 250 mg/50 mg/500 mg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Diclofen Mr Tablet

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

• Infanil Mr Tablet

  Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Dygesic Mr 250 Mg/50 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Morepen Laboratories Ltd

• Zedonac Mr 250Mg/50Mg/500Mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Dicloter Pc 250 Mg/50 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd

• Molifen Mr Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  You must avoid taking the missed dose if it is time for the next dose or else should take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  It is important that you do not take an overdose of Intagesic Tablet and rather stick to the prescription. In case of an overdose, you must consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Intagesic-MR is a muscle relaxant that is used to treat the muscle spasms and the pain caused by the same. The muscle relaxant work on the centres present in the brain and spinal cord, hence improves the condition by relieving spam and pain in muscle. It also inhibits COX (chemical messenger) responsible for inflammation and pain generation. Altogether they both improves the condition and symptoms.

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 your lose the ability to function properly or to your full potential.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The drug 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 Intagesic MR Tablet. Methotrexate, Sodium Nitrite, Prilocaine, Adefovir, Apixaban and Ketorolac are the medicines that can cause severe side effects. Therefore, you must discuss about all the medications you take before starting the prescription period.

• Interaction with Disease

  Intagesic 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 prescription. Doing otherwise can cause any of the mentioned diseases.

• Ques : What is Intagesic-MR Tablet?

  Ans : Intagesic-MR Tablet acts as a muscle relaxer.

• Ques : What are the uses of the Intagesic-MR Tablet?

  Ans : It works by blocking pain sensations or nerve impulses that are sent to the brain.

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

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Intagesic-MR Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Intagesic-MR Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Intagesic-MR Tablet?

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

• Ques : How long does Intagesic-MR Tablet take to work?

  Ans : Usually, Intagesic-MR Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

• Ques : What if I don't get better after using Intagesic-MR Tablet?

  Ans : Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

• Ques : Is Intagesic-MR Tablet a habit forming medicine?

  Ans : No addiction issues have been reported yet.

• Ques : Does Intagesic-MR Tablet have aspirin or codeine in it?

  Ans : No. It does not contain aspirin or codeine.

• Ques : What are the dietary indications while taking this Intagesic-MR Tablet?

  Ans : Dietary indications should be followed as prescribed by doctor.

• Ques : How is this Intagesic-MR Tablet administered?

  Ans : This medication is administered orally.

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