CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE
About CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE
CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE belongs to the group of medicines called 'muscle relaxant' used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illness. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms.
CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE is a combination of two medicines: Chlorphenesin (muscle relaxant) and Codeine (pain reliever). Chlorphenesin works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. It works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness. Codeine is an opioid medication and works by preventing pain signals transmission along the nerves to the brain.
Take CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, headache, nervousness or insomnia, nausea or upset stomach, dry mouth, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
If you are allergic to CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Codeine in CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE is a habit-forming drug, and hence there is a risk of dependence on CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE. So, before stopping CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremor or general unwell feeling. Inform your doctor about all the current medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.
Uses of CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE
Medicinal Benefits
CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE is a combination of two medicines: Chlorphenesin (muscle relaxant) and Codeine (pain reliever). Chlorphenesin is a muscle relaxant (relaxes the muscle and treat the muscle pain) which works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. It works on the brain and spinal cord centers to relieve muscle hardness or spasms and improve pain and movement of muscles. Codeine is a narcotic analgesic or pain reliever which works by blocking the mu-opioid receptors, which are involved in the transmission of pain in the brain and throughout the body and reduce pain. CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE is used for short-term pain relief.
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Side Effects of CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Upset Stomach
- Dry Mouth
- Vomiting
- Blurred Vision
- Constipation
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Muscle spasm: It is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear or sprain.
FAQs
CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE contains chlorphenesin and codeine. chlorphenesin works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness. codeine works by blocking pain signals transmission along the nerves to the brain.
Do not take CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE with 'cetirizine' as co-administration of these two medicines may increase adverse effects such as sedation, respiratory depression, coma and even death. However, please consult a doctor before taking CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE with other medicines.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.
Do not discontinue CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE without consulting your doctor. Discontinuing CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE suddenly might experience withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, widened pupils (black circles in the center of the eyes), teary eyes, irritability, anxiety, runny nose, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, yawning, sweating, fast breathing, fast heartbeat, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, muscle aches, or backache, muscle rigidity, increased heart rate, changes in mood, fever, mental disorders, confusion, hallucinations and fits (seizures). Talk to your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
Do not use CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE at a time when muscle tone is required for safe balance and movement during certain activities. In some conditions, it may be dangerous for you to have low or reduced muscle tone. Please do not drink alcohol with CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE as it can cause side effects. Avoid driving or performing hazardous tasks until you know how CHLORPHENESIN+CODEINE will affect you and your reactions could be impaired.