Metaxu-D

Metaxu-D

Muscle Relaxant + Pain Reliever

Metaxu-D Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasms. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Metaxu-D Tablet is best taken in an empty stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, sleepiness, and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

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Composition
Each Film coated tablet contain:
Dosage Form
Dosage / Administration
Use only as directed by the physician. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, and dark place. Protect from direct sunlight.
Caution
Product information on this website is based on domestic formulations. Variants may differ as per regional regulatory guidelines and availability.
USES OF METAXU-D TABLET
BENEFITS OF METAXU-D TABLET
Metaxu-D Tablet is a combination medicine that contains a painkiller as well as a muscle relaxant. It is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. Take Metaxu-D Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
SIDE EFFECTS OF METAXU-D TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Metaxu-D
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain/epigastric pain
  • Heartburn
  • Diarrhea
  • Sleepiness
  • Loss of appetite
HOW TO USE METAXU-D TABLET
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. Metaxu-D Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
HOW METAXU-D TABLET WORKS
Metaxu-D Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Metaxalone, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles.Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm. It relieves pain and improves the movement of muscles.
Your doctor or nurse will give you an injection or  guide you for self administration.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE METAXU-D TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Metaxu-D 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.