How to use Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet

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. Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two pain relievers (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol) and a muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone). The pain relievers work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and improve movement of muscles.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
• Along with taking it, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
• You might experience nausea, ask your doctor to prescribe you an antiemetic (anti-sickness medicine) if it troubles you.
• Immediately seek medical help if you experience hallucinations, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart disease, or stroke.
• If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness might become worse by Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet. If this happens to you, consult your doctor immediately.
• You have been prescribed Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
• Along with taking it, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
• You might experience nausea, ask your doctor to prescribe you an antiemetic (anti-sickness medicine) if it troubles you.
• Immediately seek medical help if you experience hallucinations, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart disease, or stroke.
• If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness might become worse by Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet. If this happens to you, consult your doctor immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet?

  Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone. This medication helps in relieving muscle pain. It works by relaxing the muscles by acting upon the central nervous system and lowering chemical substance in the body which causes muscle pain.

• Can the Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet be stopped when pain is relieved?

  Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when the pain is relieved. However, Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet should be continued if the doctor has advised to do so.

• Can the use of Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?

  Yes, the use of Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to a doctor.

• Can the use of Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet cause dizziness?

  Yes, the use of Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg 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 Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet?

  The use of Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to painkiller (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 ulcer or in patients with active or 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 the Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet be used with Vitamin B-complex?

  Yes, Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. While Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet helps to relieve pain, Vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing your symptoms.

• Can Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet cause addiction?

  No, there is no report of any patient getting addicted to Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet.

• Can the use of Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg Tablet cause damage to kidneys?

  Yes, the long-term use of Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg 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 Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg 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 Artiflex Plus 400mg/325mg/250mg 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.