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Suniton

orphenadrine + paracetamol

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Apex Pharma Marketing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Orphenadrine citrate 35 mg, paracetamol 450 mg
Indications/Uses
Relaxes & inhibits striated muscle spasm; analgesia & antipyresis.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1-2 tab tds-qds.
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Administration
May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals if GI discomfort occurs.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Not to be used in patients w/ glaucoma, achalasia, prostatic hypertrophy or bladder neck obstruction; myasthenia gravis.
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Special Precautions
Discontinue at the 1st appearance of skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity. Use only if potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus during pregnancy.
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Adverse Reactions
Dry mouth, blurred vision, pupil dilatation, increased IOP; weakness, headache, dizziness; tachycardia, palpitations, transient syncope; nausea, vomiting, constipation, gastric irritation; urinary hesitancy & retention; urticaria & other dermatoses. Paracetamol: Rarely, acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis, SJS & TEN.
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Drug Interactions
Orphenadrine citrate: Induced metabolism of aminopyrine, steroidal contraceptives, griseofulvin, hexobarbital & phenylbutazone. Potentiation of other anticholinergics. Paracetamol: Potentiated hepatotoxicity w/ phenobarb & alcohol. Decreased bioavailability in epileptic on anticonvulsants. May delay & reduce peak conc w/ despiramine. May increase risk of liver damage w/ doxorubicin. Increased t½ of chloramphenicol.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Muscle Relaxants
ATC Classification
M03BC51 - orphenadrine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of ethers. Used as centrally-acting muscle relaxants.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Suniton tab
Packing/Price
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