Non –opioid analgesics and antipyretic
Orphenadrine citrate 35 mg - Paracetamol 450 mg
20Tablets
T3
121/1991
30/9/1991
Excipients | Starch , Avicell 101 , Sugar , Gelatin , C.M.C , P.V.P , Water , Glycerin , Methyl Paraben , Propyl Paraben , Green color , Yellow color , Mg Stearate , Na Starch Glycolate .Talc |
INDICATIONS | Symptomatic relief of moderate pains of : - Tension headache, occipital headache associated with spasm of skeletal muscles in a region of the head and neck. - Acute musculoskeletal disorders. - Acute and traumatic conditions of the limb and trunk (sprains, strains, whiplash injuries, acute torticollis, and prolapsed intervertebral disk. |
CONTRAINDICATIONS | Orphenadrine shows some anticholinergic activity. Thus KANAGESIC should not be used in patients with: glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, obstruction at the bladder’s neck, or mysathenia gravis. |
Side EFFECTS | Rarely to occur at the recommended dose. Those encountered are associated with anticholinergic activity and may include nausea, dry mouth, and blurring of vision. |
WARNINGS | - Orphenadrine may impair the ability of the patient to engage in potentially hazardous activities, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. Patients should therefore be cautioned accordingly. - Orphenadrine citrate should be used with caution in patients with tachycardia and coronary insufficiency. - Safty of continuous long-term therapy with orphenadrine has not been established. Therefore, if orphenadrine is prescribed for prolonged use periodic monitoring of blood, urine and liver function values are recommended. - Use in pregnancy: Safe use in pregnancy has not been established. Therefore, the drug should not be used in pregnant women. |
Pregnancy And lactations | You should consult a doctor if this drug is prescribed to pregnant or breastfeeding women |
Dosage And Administration | 2 tablets 3 times daily. Not recommended for children. |
OVERDOSE | Symptoms of orphenadrine are excitement, confusion delirium leading to coma. Convulsions and tachycardia with dilated pupils and urinary retention may occur. - Paracetamol may cause acute liver damage but symptoms may not appear for up to several days after ingestion. Treatment: Gastric lavage should be carried out immediately. |
Storage Conditions | Store below 30⁰ c Out of reach of children |