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Marix Tablet 250mg (Chlorphenesin Carbamate)

Marix Tablet 250mg (Chlorphenesin Carbamate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Chlorphenesin Carbamate›250mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Shinil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
1000 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199902619 · Notified 1999.07.20 · Insurance code 653800500

Summary

Main use
Relief of painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., lumbago and intervertebral disc herniation)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer chlorphenesin carbamate 250㎎ orally 3 times daily. Dosage may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Shinil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., lumbago and intervertebral disc herniation)

  • Painful spasms
  • low back pain
  • degenerative spondylosis
  • herniated disc
  • spinal spondylolysis and displacement
  • spinal osteoporosis
  • shoulder-hand syndrome
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This medication is used to relieve pain and muscle contractions related to musculoskeletal disorders, specifically painful spasms. Major indications include low back pain, degenerative spondylosis, herniated disc, spinal spondylolysis and displacement, spinal osteoporosis, and shoulder-hand syndrome. It helps to reduce discomfort caused by muscle stiffness and pain from these conditions and improves the patient's daily activity levels. Therefore, it is effective for improving musculoskeletal pain and muscle stiffness symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer chlorphenesin carbamate 250㎎ orally 3 times daily. Dosage may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who have experienced allergic reactions to this drug or similar drugs should not take this medication. Patients with liver function issues should also avoid this medication. Patients with a history of liver dysfunction or those with kidney function problems should exercise special caution when using this medication. The medication may sometimes cause allergic reactions, including skin rashes or swelling, so if these symptoms occur, it is necessary to stop taking the medication immediately. Additionally, neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and lethargy may occur, and in such cases, appropriate measures should be taken, such as reducing or discontinuing the dosage. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, and dry mouth. Occasionally, blood-related issues such as decreased white blood cell or platelet counts may occur, so caution is advised. Serious skin reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis may also occur, so the skin condition should be monitored closely, and if abnormalities arise, the medication should be stopped immediately. Taking this medication may cause drowsiness and decrease attention or reflexes, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Regular blood tests or liver function tests may be necessary during long-term use. Additionally, taking this medication with certain other drugs or alcohol can enhance its effects or increase side effects, so it is recommended to avoid such combinations. If it is absolutely necessary to take them together, careful dose adjustments should be made. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks due to its uncertain safety. Breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have reduced bodily functions, so caution should be taken with dosage adjustments.

Side effects

Rash, swelling, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, heaviness, weakness, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, discomfort in the stomach, feeling of fullness in the stomach, loss of appetite, dry mouth, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome)

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is advisable to keep it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the drug and ensure safe usage.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

1000 tablets/bottle

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