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Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Methocarbamol

Written By Dr. Radhika DuaReviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha
Last updated 06 Oct 2020 | 12:14 PM (UTC)

Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Methocarbamol Uses

Diclofenac+Paracetamol+Methocarbamol is used for muscular pain.

How Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Methocarbamol works

Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Methocarbamol is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Diclofenac, and Methocarbamol. Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer) and Diclofenac is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause fever and pain respectively. Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

Common side effects of Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Methocarbamol

Nausea, Vomiting, Heartburn, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Sleepiness
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Expert advice for Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Methocarbamol

  • You have been prescribed Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Methocarbamol to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
  • This medicine is most effective when taken along with proper rest and physical therapy.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Methocarbamol as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
  • Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling as a result of taking Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Methocarbamol.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.Â