Spaz-M

Composition of Spaz-M

Spaz-M contains Paracetamol (500mg) + Chlorzoxazone (250mg). It belongs to the Para-aminophenol derivative and Centrally acting muscle relaxant class of medicines.

Uses of Spaz-M

Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm Spaz M 500mg/250mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasms by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether
• it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Spaz M 500mg/250mg Tablet also reduces fever associated with muscle spasms. Once you see some improvement
• you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.

How Spaz-M works

Spaz M 500mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone, which relieves pain and relax the muscles. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.

How to take Spaz-M

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. Spaz M 500mg/250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Spaz M 500mg/250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. It can cause deep drowsiness, muscle weakness, a fall in blood pressure and slowed breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Spaz-M

Most side effects of Spaz-M are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Spaz-M

Warnings and precautions

Never exceed the daily maximum printed on the pack. Paracetamol overdose damages the liver, and the damage can be silent for a day or two before it becomes serious. Check every other medicine you are taking. Paracetamol is in a very large number of cold, flu and pain combinations, and the doses add together. If you drink alcohol regularly, or have liver disease, ask your doctor what daily limit is safe for you. See a doctor if fever lasts more than three days, or pain more than five. This medicine causes drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Use it for the short course your doctor has prescribed — these are not intended for long-term use. Do not stop a long course abruptly without asking your doctor.

Do not take Spaz-M if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision. Not for people with myasthenia gravis or severe liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver injury. Tell your doctor if you are on warfarin — regular high-dose paracetamol can affect it. Alcohol, sleeping tablets, antihistamines and opioid painkillers all add to the drowsiness, sometimes dangerously.

How to store Spaz-M

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Spaz-M

You have been prescribed Spaz M 500mg/250mg Tablet to relieve pain due to muscle spasm. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Spaz M 500mg/250mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage. Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling while taking Spaz M 500mg/250mg Tablet. Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SHRRISHTI HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS(I) PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Drug class:

Para-aminophenol derivative and Centrally acting muscle relaxant