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Zox APT Tablet

Zox APT Tablet

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About Zox APT Tablet

Zox APT Tablet is used in the reduction of musculoskeletal pain due to tissue injury, resolution of post surgery inflammation and oedema (swollen tissue with fluid). Pain can be temporary (acute) or long-term (chronic) in nature. Musculoskeletal pain can be caused due to soft tissue (muscle, tendon, and ligaments) injury. Extreme tissue pain and inflammation caused due to sprains, strains or trauma or post-surgery may require a prolonged amount of time to heal.

Zox APT Tablet is a fixed-dose combination composed of three medicines namely: Diclofenac, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone. Diclofenac 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. Paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), which enhances the pain relief action of Diclofenac. The third medicine, Chlorzoxazone, is a muscle relaxant that helps by blocking nerve impulses or pain sensations sent by the brain and causes relaxation of muscles.

Zox APT Tablet can be taken with or after the meal. To avoid stomach upset Zox APT Tablet can be taken with food or milk. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not take Zox APT Tablet if your pain lasts for more than ten days or if the fever lasts for more than three days. Do not take a double dose if you missed one dose. Like all medicines, Zox APT Tablet may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most of the side effects of Zox APT Tablet are drowsiness, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach upset, slight discolouration of urine, and ringing or buzzing sounds in the ears. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor. 

Do not take Zox APT Tablet if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, paracetamol, naproxen or diclofenac. It is not recommended for use in children, people with liver disease, heart disease or gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. Zox APT Tablet may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction). Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may damage your liver and cause even more side effects on taking this drug. Consult your doctor if your symptoms of pain, inflammation and fever do not disappear even after ten days.

Uses of Zox APT Tablet

Treatment of Musculoskeletal pain.

Medicinal Benefits

Zox APT Tablet is composed of three medicines namely: Diclofenac, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone. Diclofenac 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. Paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), which enhances the pain relief action of Diclofenac. The third medicine, Chlorzoxazone, is a muscle relaxant that helps by blocking nerve impulses or pain sensations sent by the brain and causes relaxation of muscles.

Directions for Use

Take Zox APT Tablet as advised by your doctor. Preferably take it with a light meal. Swallow it as a whole; do not chew or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zox APT Tablet

  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach upset
  • Slight discolouration of urine
  • Ringing or buzzing sounds in the ears

Drug Warnings

Intake of Zox APT Tablet should be avoided in liver disease (like jaundice) and cardiovascular disease (like coronary heart disease). Contact your doctor if you have signs of liver disease like feeling exhausted, dark urine, not feeling hungry, stomach pain or upset, light coloured stools or yellow skin/eyes. After taking if you have possible allergic symptoms like difficulty in breathing, difficulty in swallowing, lips/face/throat swelling, chest tightness, or skin rash, contact the doctor immediately. Ensure your doctor is aware if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to Zox APT Tablet or any other painkillers like aspirin, the problem of stomach ulcer or gastric bleeding, or taking any other OTC multivitamins, multi-minerals supplements.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Zox APT Tablet is shown to interact with various drugs. Some of them include pain killers (naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen, tramadol, hydrocodone, oxycodone), blood pressure-related drugs (lisinopril, hydrochlorothiazide), blood thinner (rivaroxaban, warfarin), anti-depressant (duloxetine), acidity lowering drug (cimetidine), and steroids (prednisone). These drugs may affect the working of Zox APT Tablet and may alter its efficacy.

Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive intake of caffeine-containing food or drinks like coffee, tea, chocolate and some fizzy drinks should be avoided while taking Zox APT Tablet. Taking together may lead to drowsiness and dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Zox APT Tablet should not recommend for people having bleeding disorders, like haemophilia, von Willebrand disease or low blood platelets. Besides this, it should not be given in the condition of liver disease like jaundice, alcoholism and PKU phenylketonuria (birth defect with an excess of protein in the body).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NAPROXEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • TRAMADOL
  • HYDROCODONE
  • OXYCODONE
  • LISINOPRIL
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • RIVAROXABAN
  • WARFARIN
  • DULOXETINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • PREDNISONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Zox APT Tablet is commonly prescribed for relieving pain in both acute and chronic conditions and in cases of fever. Do not take the drug beyond its suggested dose and frequency.
  • Avoid driving while consuming Zox APT Tablet as it can cause dizziness in some individuals and hamper your focus and reflexes.
  • Avoid concomitant consumption of drugs containing the same chemicals as Zox APT Tablet as it can lead to overdosage and unwanted side effects.
  • Immediately consult your doctor in case of persistent side effects like stomach pain on consumption of Zox APT Tablet.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while you are on Zox APT Tablet.

Special Advise

  • Zox APT Tablet is prescribed for relief from muscle pain and spasms.
  • It can cause drowsiness and hence activities involving focus and attention like driving must be avoided while on this medication.
  • Concomitant usage of alcohol with this medicine increase the risk of damage to liver and other side effects and hence alcohol consumption should be avoided while consuming this medication.
  • Avoid simultaneous consumption of other painkillers or cough and cold medicines with this Zox APT Tablet as it may lead to overdose.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Musculoskeletal pain 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 by sprains, strains, or trauma or post-surgery may require a prolonged amount of time to heal.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol should not be consumed with Zox APT Tablet as it leads to excessive drowsiness

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Pregnancy

Caution

Only consume Zox APT Tablet, if you are prescribed by a doctor

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Zox APT Tablet does not pass on to the child significantly via breast milk, consult your doctor before using Zox APT Tablet.

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Driving

Caution

Zox APT Tablet may affect driving ability as it causes dizziness.

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Liver

Caution

Zox APT Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Zox APT Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Zox APT Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age without doctor's consent. For children above 12 years, dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Zox APT Tablet is used to treat musculoskeletal pain due to tissue injury, post-surgery inflammation and oedema (swollen tissue with fluid).
No, Zox APT 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 Zox APT Tablet, take it in doses and duration mentioned by your doctor.
No, it is not advisable to take Zox APT Tablet with depression medication. Please inform your doctor if you are taking depression medicine before starting Zox APT Tablet.
Yes, Zox APT Tablet is a short term medication and if you feel better you can stop taking Zox APT Tablet, but only after consulting your doctor.
Zox APT Tablet is known to be contra-indicated in patients with allergy to painkillers (NSAIDs) or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. Its use should also be avoided in patients with history of stomach ulcer and kidney/liver disease.
No, Zox APT Tablet is not indicated for stomach pain. Also, If you have stomach pain post ingestion it may be a sign of stomach ulcer or gastric bleeding. Do not take Zox APT Tablet in this condition. It is better to inform your doctor in case of stomach pain post ingestion of this medication.
It depends on whether your cough and cold pills contains diclofenac, paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone or not. If it contains these three medicines, do not take it. It may lead to overdosage, thereby producing unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor before taking it in such cases.
No, do not take Zox APT Tablet until prescribed by your doctor. For example, your shoulder pain may be due to lungs, spleen or gallbladder problem. Your back pain may be due to kidney stone, pancreas swelling, or in women, pelvic disorders. Your arm pain (especially left arm) may be due to heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Zox APT Tablet is a combination of a muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone) and two pain relieving medicines (Diclofenac and Paracetamol).
Before using this medication, you should inform your doctor about your medical history, including any ongoing medicines, to avoid potential interactions and minimise side effects.
Zox APT Tablet is not intended to treat toothache. It is used to reduce musculoskeletal pain.
Avoid simultaneous consumption of other painkillers or cough and cold medicines with this Zox APT Tablet, as it may lead to an overdose.
No, it is not indicated to treat gastritis. It may worsen your condition.
It may help ease pain associated with period pain. However, it should only be used if recommended by the doctor.
It may help ease headaches. However, it should be used only if recommended by the doctor.
Zox APT Tablet usually takes effect within 30 minutes to an hour of intake.
No, it does not contain steroids. It combines one muscle relaxant medication and two pain relieving medicines.
Yes, in some cases, Zox APT Tablet may cause acidity.
Yes, Zox APT Tablet may cause drowsiness, although not everybody gets it. If you experience any discomfort, speak with your doctor.
No, Zox APT Tablet is not intended to treat loose motion. It is meant to treat musculoskeletal pain.
Yes, it can be used to treat tissue or ligament injury. However, it should be used only if recommended by a doctor.
Zox APT Tablet may cause constipation, although not everybody gets it. If you experience any discomfort, speak with your doctor.
Zox APT Tablet is safe if used as advised by the doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions.
It may cause common side effects like nausea and vomiting in some patients, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any discomfort, speak with your doctor.
Yes, it may lead to dizziness, although not everybody gets it. If you experience any discomfort, consult your doctor.
Yes, long-term usage of Zox APT Tablet may be harmful to the kidney.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Yes, it should be taken with food or after food.
Zox APT Tablet should not be used during pregnancy and by nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Zox APT Tablet.
Zox APT Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age without a doctor's consent. For children above 12 years, the dose is to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.
Alcohol should not be consumed with Zox APT Tablet as it leads to excessive drowsiness.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Taking more than the recommended dosage does not provide additional pain relief and can increase the risk of adverse effects.

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