Zeexib MR Tablet

Zeexib MR Muscle Spasm Tablet (Pack of 100 Tablets)

Zeexib MR Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasms. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Zeexib MR Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration as precribed by the doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Common side effects of this medicine include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and drowsiness. If any of these side effects persit or bother you, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses

In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits

Zeexib MR Tablet is a combination medicine that contains a painkiller as well as a muscle relaxant. It is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them. Common side effects of Zeexib MR: Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Stomach inflammation, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth ulcer, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Palpitations, High blood pressure, Bronchospasm, Abnormal liver enzyme.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zeexib MR Tablet. Zeexib MR Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Zeexib MR Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Use of Zeexib MR Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney or liver disease. Please consult a doctor or healthcare practitioner before taking any medicine.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zeexib MR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How This Works

Zeexib MR Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

Frequently Asked Questions

·      Can I stop taking Zeexib MR Tablet when my pain is relieved?

Zeexib MR Tablet, when used for long-term pain relief, should be continued for as long as advised by your physician. It can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.

·      Can the use of Zeexib MR Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Zeexib MR Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

·      Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Zeexib MR Tablet?

The use of Zeexib MR Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to painkillers (NSAIDS) or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer / bleeding It should also be avoided in patients with history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

·      Can I take Zeexib MR Tablet with Vitamin B-complex?

Yes, Zeexib MR Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. While Zeexib MR Tablet helps to relieve pain, Vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing your symptoms.

·      Can the use of Zeexib MR Tablet cause damage to kidneys?

Yes, the long-term use of Zeexib MR Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.

·      Will Zeexib MR Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?

No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

·      What is the recommended storage condition for Zeexib MR Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.