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Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:38 PM IST
Mylaxol Tablet is used to relieve muscle spasms due to pain and injury. It works by blocking chemical messengers that cause pain and relieving muscle spasms. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, heartburn, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, sleepiness, and loss of appetite. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Mylaxol Tablet

Mylaxol Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'pain killer' and 'muscle relaxant' used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms due to pain and injury. Besides this, it also treats tetanus conditions (lockjaw) which are characterized by painful tightening muscles. Muscle spasm is the sudden painful, and involuntary contractions of the muscle, which occurs when the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted. Muscle pain (myalgia) can be caused due to injury, infection, loss of blood flow to the muscle, infection, or a tumour. Tetanus is a nervous system disorder leading to painful muscle contraction, mainly affecting jaw and neck muscles.

Mylaxol Tablet contains three medicines namely diclofenac, methocarbamol, paracetamol. Mylaxol Tablet contains diclofenac which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), which enhances the pain relief action of Diclofenac. Additionally, it also helps to relieve toothache, ear pain, backache, and other musculoskeletal-related pain. Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that works by blocking pain sensation (nerve impulse) sent to the brain. Thus, Mylaxol Tablet works on the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain), thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness.

Take Mylaxol Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Mylaxol Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, heartburn, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, sleepiness, and loss of appetite. 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.

Continue taking Mylaxol Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Before taking Mylaxol Tablet inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, peptic ulcer, and heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking Mylaxol Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Mylaxol Tablet is not recommended for children below 16 years of age. Mylaxol Tablet may affect driving ability as it causes headaches, blurred vision, sleepiness, dizziness, or drowsiness. Yes, you can drink alcohol while taking diclofenac. But drinking too much alcohol may irritate your stomach.

Uses of Mylaxol Tablet

Treatment of Musculoskeletal pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Muscle spasm.

Medicinal Benefits

Mylaxol Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'muscle relaxant' and ‘pain killer’ used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms due to pain and injury. Mylaxol Tablet contains three medicines namely diclofenac, methocarbamol, paracetamol. Mylaxol Tablet contains diclofenac which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), which enhances the pain relief action of Diclofenac. Additionally, it also helps to relieve toothache, ear pain, backache, and other musculoskeletal-related pain. Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that works by blocking pain sensation (nerve impulse) sent to the brain. Thus, Mylaxol Tablet works on the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain), thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness.

Directions for Use

Swallow Mylaxol Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Mylaxol Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Sleepiness
  • Loss of appetite

Drug Warnings

Continue taking Mylaxol Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Before taking Mylaxol Tablet inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, peptic ulcer, and heart disease. Inform your doctor before taking Mylaxol Tablet if you have gastrointestinal bleeding, bypass surgery, and skin allergies. Consult your doctor before taking Mylaxol Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Mylaxol Tablet is not recommended for children below 16 years of age. Mylaxol Tablet may affect driving ability as it causes headaches, blurred vision, sleepiness, dizziness, or drowsiness. Yes, you can drink alcohol while taking diclofenac. But drinking too much alcohol may irritate your stomach.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Mylaxol Tablet is shown to interact with antigout medicines (oxyphenbutazone), pain killer (metamizole, ketorolac, celecoxib, codeine, tramadol), anticancer medicines (methotrexate, altretamine, busulfan), medicines for heart disease (apixaban), anti TB (isoniazid).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake and tobacco consumption with Mylaxol Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and lack of concentration.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Mylaxol Tablet may have interactions with liver disease, kidney dysfunction, heart disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, and peptic ulcers.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • OXYPHENBUTAZONE
  • METAMIZOLE
  • KETOROLAC
  • CELECOXIB
  • CODEINE
  • TRAMADOL
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ALTRETAMINE
  • BUSULFAN
  • APIXABAN
  • ISONIAZID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid consuming alcohol while you are on Mylaxol Tablet.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep (at least 8 hours for adults). 
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20 minutes.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Muscle spasm: The sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle 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 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, and sprain.

Musculoskeletal pain: It is generally caused by disorders of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or a combination. Injuries (mostly sports-related injuries) are the most common cause of musculoskeletal pain. Muscle pain (myalgia) can be caused due to injury, infection, loss of blood flow to the muscle, infection, or a tumour. Extreme tissue pain and inflammation caused due to sprains, strains, or trauma, or post-surgery may require a prolonged amount of time to heal.

Osteoarthritis: It is the most common form of joint disorder that occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. It can damage any joint, thereby affecting joints in your hands, knees, hips, and spine.

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Alcohol

Caution

Yes, you can drink alcohol while taking diclofenac. But drinking too much alcohol may irritate your stomach.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Mylaxol Tablet can be used during pregnancy but only under the supervision of a physician. Should not be given in the last trimester as can lead to fetal damage.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

Mylaxol Tablet may affect driving ability as it causes headaches, blurred vision, sleepiness, dizziness, or drowsiness.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe liver problems as it contains paracetamol. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Unsafe

This Mylaxol Tablet is not recommended for patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Mylaxol Tablet is not recommended for children below 16 years of age without the doctor's consent.

Country of origin

United kingdom
Other Info - MY62307

FAQs

Mylaxol Tablet is used to reduce and relieve muscle spasms due to pain and injury. Besides this, it also helps treat tetanus conditions (lockjaw) which are characterised by painful tightening muscles.
Mylaxol Tablet contains three medicines namely diclofenac, methocarbamol, paracetamol. Mylaxol Tablet contains diclofenac which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), which enhances the pain relief action of Diclofenac. Additionally, it also helps to relieve toothache, ear pain, backache, and other musculoskeletal-related pain. Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that works by blocking pain sensation (nerve impulse) sent to the brain. Thus, Mylaxol Tablet works on the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain), thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness.
No, Mylaxol Tablet is not indicated for stomach pain. If you have stomach pain post-ingestion, it may be a sign of stomach ulcer or gastric bleeding. Do not take Mylaxol Tablet in this condition. It is better to inform your doctor in case of stomach pain post-ingestion of this medication.
Overdose symptoms of Mylaxol Tablet may include nausea (being sick), extreme drowsiness, fainting, seizure, or coma. If you experience any of these signs immediately consult a doctor.
No, Mylaxol Tablet should not be taken as a long-term medication as it may lead to stomach ulcers/bleeding and kidney problems. For best results of Mylaxol Tablet, take it in doses and duration mentioned by your doctor.
Yes, Mylaxol Tablet is a short-term medication and if you feel better you can stop taking Mylaxol Tablet, but only after consulting your doctor.

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