Saidol
by Saibins
Active ingredients: Orphenadrine citrate, Paracetamol
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- Tab · 50/650 mg · 100's (111931)
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About Orphenadrine
Muscle Relaxant
Uses
Musculoskeletal pain.
How to take it
Adults: 1 tab twice daily. Children: Not recommended.
Side effects
Dry mouth, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, tremor, GI upset, restlessness.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Glaucoma, urinary retention, Myasthaenia gravis, prostatic hypertrophy, porphyria, tardive dyskinesia, GI obstruction. Precautions: Tachycardia, renal, hepatic or cardiac impairment, hypertension, micturition disorders. Elderly. Withdraw gradually.
Advice
Take with or without meals. Do not chew or crush sustained-release tablets. Contact prescriber if there is chest pain, increased drowsiness, mental agitation, swelling of mouth or face, changes in vision, difficulty in speaking, skin rash. Avoid alcohol during therapy. Do not take OTC medications especially antidepressants, sedatives, pain medications without consulting prescriber. Urinate before taking medication. Patients who wear contact lenses should use artificial tears to avoid discomfort from dry eyes.
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Interactions with Orphenadrine
TCADs, amantadine, antihistamines, phenothiazines, antispasmodics, disopyramide, other anticholinergics.
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