Mayofen 250/200 mg 20 capsules

Tradename

Mayofen

Myofen

Composition

Each capsule contains:

Chlorzoxazone 250 mg

Ibuprofen 200 mg

Auxiliary components: hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium docusate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, magnesium stearate.

Properties

Chlorzoxazone is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. Its main action is to influence the spinal cord and subcortical regions of the brain, suppressing the mechanisms responsible for excessive muscle tone.

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug derived from propionic acid that suppresses inflammation. Also reduces side effects from the gastrointestinal tract. In patients who have experienced gastrointestinal side effects while taking aspirin, ibuprofen has been shown to be better tolerated, but doses should be carefully monitored. Clinical studies have also demonstrated analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Indications

Skeletal muscle pains and spasms in cases of sprains and dislocations, muscle pains, neck stiffness, headaches, muscle injuries, cervical spine syndrome.

Method of administration and dosage:

1-2 capsules a day after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. In patients with hypersensitivity (bronchospasm, other allergic reactions), the drug is used with caution.

Side effects

The most common are:

nausea, epigastric pain, heartburn, indigestion, flatulence. Rarely:

stomach ulcer. intestinal bleeding, gastritis,