Cenadrin

Cenadrin 50mg/650mg Tablets.

Cenadrin is a muscle relaxant medication designed to treat various painful muscular conditions, including acute and chronic pain, tension headaches, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), and non-articular rheumatism. This combination tablet contains orphenadrine and paracetamol, which work together to reduce muscle spasms and alleviate pain.

Uses

• Acute and Chronic Painful Muscular Conditions: Helps manage short-term and long-term muscle pain.
• Headache: Relieves tension headaches.
• Dysmenorrhea: Eases menstrual cramps.
• Non-articular Rheumatism: Treats conditions characterized by muscular aches not originating from joints.

Side Effects

• Common Side Effects: Dry mouth, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, tremor, gastrointestinal disturbances, and restlessness.
• Serious Side Effects: If you experience difficulty breathing or pass out, seek medical attention immediately.

Precautions

• Pregnancy and Lactation: Consult your doctor before use, as the effects in pregnant or lactating females are unknown.
• Driving and Alcohol: Avoid driving and consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
• Health Conditions: Patients with tachycardia, renal or hepatic impairment, hypertension, urinary problems, and the elderly should use this medication cautiously. Those with glaucoma, urinary problems, myasthenia gravis, prostatic hypertrophy, porphyria, tardive dyskinesia, and GI obstruction should avoid it.

Usage

• Dosage: Take as prescribed by your doctor.
• Missed Dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
• Long-term Use: Not recommended for more than 3 days unless advised by your doctor.

Important Information

• Combination with Other Medications: Contains aspirin, which is used for relieving pain.
• How It Works: Blocks neurotransmitters in the brain that inform us of pain, also reduces fever by affecting body temperature regulation.

By understanding these details, you can make an informed decision about whether Cenadrin is right for you. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new medication.