Orthomex MR (500+500+50) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Mexon Healthcare Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Paracetamol, Chlorzoxazone,Diclofenac Potassium. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 Tablet and is priced at Rs 450 (arround $6.3 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Paracetamol+ Chlorzoxazone+Diclofenac Potassium)
Pharma Company :
Mexon Healthcare Ltd.
Brand Label :
Orthomex MR (500+500+50)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Diclofenac Potassium-50 mg
Chlorzoxazone-500 mg
Paracetamol-500 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
100 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 4.5 INR (arround $0.063 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 450 INR (arround $6.3 US Dollar)
Drug details for Orthomex MR (500+500+50)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Orthomex MR (500+500+50) are :
Diclofenac Potassium-50 mg
Chlorzoxazone-500 mg
Paracetamol-500 mg
Paracetamol Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Analgesic and antipyretic.
For more details on Paracetamol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Paracetamol..
Chlorzoxazone Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Chlorzoxazone is used to relieve pain and stiffness caused by muscle strains and sprains. It is used in combination with physical therapy, analgesics (such as aspirin or acetaminophen), and rest.Skeletal muscle spasms.
For more details on Chlorzoxazone, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Chlorzoxazone..
Diclofenac Potassium Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Diclofenac Potassium, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Diclofenac Potassium..
Orthomex MR (500+500+50) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 5 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Orthomex MR (500+500+50), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Diclofenac Potassium-50 mg Chlorzoxazone-500 mg Paracetamol-500 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.