Parafon, Analgesic & Muscle Relaxant - 30 Capsules

Product Name

• Parafon, Analgesic & Muscle Relaxant - 30 Capsules

Scientific Name

• Chlorzoxazone 250 Mg + Paracetamol 300 Mg Capsules

Category Of Parafon Capsules

• Muscle Relaxant Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Chlorzoxazone And Paracetamol

• Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant drug
• Chlorzoxazone may act by inhibiting calcium influx which would lead to muscle relaxation.
• Paracetamol acts on the hypothalamus to produce an antipyretic effect, as fever develops when the hypothalamus is set to a higher-than-normal temperature.
• Paracetamol works peripherally to block pain impulse generation; may also inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in CNS

Therapeutic Indications Of Parafon Capsules

• It is indicated in Painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
• It offers quick relief of pain and restores mobility even in severe painful spasms of skeletal muscles.

Method Of Administration Of Parafon Capsules

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Doses may change from patient to patient based on your age, your medical condition, and whether or not you are taking other medicines, so always follow your physician's instruction
• The usual adult dosage is one to two capsules to be taken 3 times daily.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Parafon Capsules

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Tiredness
2. Sleepiness
3. Nausea

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Parafon Capsules

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity

• We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
3. Stay physically active
4. Get adequate sleep
5. Avoid/ minimize stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Parafon Capsules

• Before you use this medicine talk to your doctor or pharmacist:

1. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine.
2. If you have or had a stroke
3. If you have epilepsy
4. If you suffer from any mental illness
5. If you are being treated for high blood pressure
6. If you have Parkinson’s disease
7. If you suffer from any liver, kidney, or lung disease
8. If you have diabetes
9. If you have difficulties in urinating
10. If you have an intolerance to wheat flour
11. If you have a history of drug abuse or dependence

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Parafon Capsules

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate the container
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Chlorzoxazone

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Chlorzoxazone
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Chlorzoxazone
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Chlorzoxazone