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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Dfo Mr Tablet

Dfo Mr Tablet belongs to a class of medications called Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or pain killer used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles). Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms.

Dfo Mr Tablet contains Diclofenac and Metaxalone. Diclofenac works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.Metaxalone works by blocking the nerve impulses and pain sensations in the brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness. Together, Dfo Mr Tablet helps in relieving pain due to muscle spasms.

You are advised to take Dfo Mr Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Dfo Mr Tablet may cause common side-effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness and headache. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dfo Mr Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Dfo Mr Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Dfo Mr Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness; it might also increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Dfo Mr Tablet

Pain due to muscle spasm

Directions for Use

Swallow Dfo Mr Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Dfo Mr Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Diclofenac and Metaxalone. Diclofenac is an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug), and metaxalone is a skeletal muscle relaxant. Dfo Mr Tablet is used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles). Diclofenac works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger in the body, known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make another chemical prostaglandins. These prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser prostaglandins are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. Metaxalone works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness. Together, Dfo Mr Tablet helps in relieving pain due to muscle spasms.

Storage

Keep Dfo Mr Tablet out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of DFO MR Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

Drug Warnings

If you have had any recent heart surgery, do not take Dfo Mr Tablet unless advised by the doctor as it may increase the risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not take Dfo Mr Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, have severe heart failure, or have suffered bleeding problems such as bleeding from the stomach or bowels while taking any painkillers. Inform your doctor before taking Dfo Mr Tablet if you have/had high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dfo Mr Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Dfo Mr Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Dfo Mr Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and can increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Stop taking Dfo Mr Tablet and consult your doctor immediately if you have stomach pain or any signs of bleeding in the intestine or stomach such as blood in stools. Do not take any other NSAIDs for pain relief along with Dfo Mr Tablet unless prescribed. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Co-administration of DFO MR Tablet with Meloxicam can increase the risk or severity of gastrointestinal side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meloxicam with DFO MR Tablet is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not stop any medication without doctor's advise.
How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Taking DFO MR Tablet with bromfenac will have an additive effect and may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be possible interaction between DFO MR Tablet and bromfenac but you can take it if prescribed by a doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness; lightheadedness; red or black, tarry stools; coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds; severe headache; and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Co-administration use of DFO MR Tablet with Flubiprofen may increase the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
There is a possibility of interaction between DFO MR Tablet and Flubiprofen but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like Nausea, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, burning in stomach, acidity, severe headache and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Taking DFO MR Tablet with Ibrutinib can increase the risk of bleeding tendencies.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between DFO MR Tablet and Ibrutinib, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, or severe headaches. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Coadministration of DFO MR Tablet and Naproxen can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking DFO MR Tablet and Naproxen together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Coadministration of DFO MR Tablet with cidofovir may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking DFO MR Tablet and cidofovir together can possibly cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Concomitant use of DFO MR Tablet with dabigatran may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking DFO MR Tablet with dabigatran together possibly results in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You should consult a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness, light headedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Concomitant administration of DFO MR Tablet and furosemide may decrease the therapeutic efficacy of furosemide and adversely affect renal function.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between DFO MR Tablet and furosemide, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like nausea, dizziness, irregular heartbeats, altered blood pressure, tingling. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Taking prasugrel together with DFO MR Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of DFO MR Tablet and Prasugrel can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with DFO MR Tablet:
Co-administration of DFO MR Tablet and deferasirox may increase your risk of developing stomach bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between DFO MR Tablet and deferasirox but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, increased or decreased urination, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, weakness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

Side Effects of Dfo Mr Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache

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FAQs

Dfo Mr Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Diclofenac (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) and metaxalone (skeletal muscle relaxant). Diclofenac works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that cause pain. Metaxalone works by blocking the pain sensations and nerve impulses. Together, Dfo Mr Tablet helps in relieving pain due to muscle spasm.

Dfo Mr Tablet may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of heavy tasks like operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, especially when combined with alcohol or other CNS depressants (sleeping pills or antianxiety pills).

Do not take Dfo Mr Tablet for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor as it might increase the risk of heart problems, liver problems and stomach bleeding/ulcer. Consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Dfo Mr Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Dfo Mr Tablet .

Consult your doctor before taking Dfo Mr Tablet if you have stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, liver problems or heart problems.

Do not use Dfo Mr Tablet after expiry. Expiry refers to the last date that the manufacturer guarantees the full potency and safety of the drug. Check the expiry date from time-to-time and properly discard Dfo Mr Tablet after expiry or return it to your pharmacist for proper disposal.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DULOXETINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • HYDROCODONE
  • OXYCODONE
  • TRAMADOL
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • LISINOPRIL
  • METOPROLOL
  • PREDNISONE
  • RIVAROXABAN
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • GABAPENTIN
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • PREGABALIN
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • SERTRALINE
  • DIAZEPAM
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • LORAZEPAM

Disease/Condition Glossary

Muscle spasm: It is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Whereas, exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.

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Alcohol

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Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Dfo Mr Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness. It may also increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Dfo Mr Tablet ; your doctor will decide whether Dfo Mr Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Dfo Mr Tablet may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Dfo Mr Tablet should not be given to children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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