Myofen indications
Myofen exerts a fast pain relief and restoration of mobility in cases associated with severe and painful skeletal muscle spasms due to different etiologies e.g. trauma and inflammatory conditions.
Myofen dosage
Setting individually, depending on etiology of disease, severity of clinical manifestations. When administered rectally or adult single dose of 200-800 mg, the frequency of reception - 3-4; for children - 20-40 mg / kg in divided doses.
Topical applied within 2-3 weeks.
The maximum daily dose for adults when administered oral or rectally or is 2.4 g.
Oral, after a meal. Rheumatoid arthritis - by 0.8 g 3 times a day in osteoarthrosis and ankylosing spondylitis - by 0.4-0.6 g 3-4 times a day, in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis - at 30-40 mg / kg / day in several stages.
When soft tissue injuries, sprains - 1.6-2.4 g / day in divided doses.
At moderate pain syndrome - 1.2 g per day.
Myofen interactions
With simultaneous use of Myofen reduces the effect of antihypertensive agents (ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers), diuretics (furosemide, hypothiazide).
With the simultaneous use of anticoagulants may enhance their action.
With simultaneous application of SCS increases the risk of side effects from the gastrointestinal tract.
With the simultaneous application of Myofen may displace from compounds with plasma proteins indirect anticoagulants (acenocoumarol), derivatives of hydantoin (phenytoin), oral hypoglycemic drugs sulfonylurea derivatives.
With the simultaneous use of amlodipine may be a slight reduction of antihypertensive action of amlodipine, with acetylsalicylic acid - decreased concentration of Myofen in blood plasma, with baclofen - described a case of toxic gain of baclofen.
When applied simultaneously with warfarin may increase bleeding time, were also observed microhematuria, bruises with hydrochlorothiazide - perhaps a slight reduction of antihypertensive action of hydrochlorothiazide, captopril - may reduce antihypertensive effect of captopril, with cholestyramine - moderately decrease absorption of Myofen.
With simultaneous application of lithium carbonate increased the concentration of lithium in blood plasma.
With simultaneous application of magnesium hydroxide increases the initial absorption of Myofen, with methotrexate - increases the toxicity of methotrexate.
Myofen side effects
Myofen may rarely develop
1- G.I disturbances e.g. epigastric pain, heartburn & nausea.
2- CNS: dizziness & headache.
3- Dermatologic: rash & purities.
Myofen contraindications
Myofen is contraindicated in patients with known intolerance to any of its two active ingredients or to aspirin.
- The concomitant use of either alcohol or CNS depressants may have an additive effect. Should be used during pregnancy & lactation under medical supervision.
Active ingredient matches for Myofen:
Chlorzoxazone/ibuprofen in Egypt.
Ibuprofen in India.
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| 200 mg x 10's | $ 0.04 |
| 400 mg x 10's | $ 0.07 |
| Myofen 200mg TAB / 10 | $ 0.04 |
| Myofen 400mg TAB / 10 | $ 0.07 |
| MYOFEN tab 200 mg x 10's (Nulife) | $ 0.04 |
| MYOFEN tab 400 mg x 10's (Nulife) | $ 0.07 |
| Myofen 200mg TAB / 10 | $ 0.04 |
| Myofen 400mg TAB / 10 | $ 0.07 |
List of Myofen substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Mynosedin | |
| Nafendol (Mexico) | |
| Capsule; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg | |
| Capsule; Oral; Ibuprofen 400 mg | |
| Capsules; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg | |
| Capsules; Oral; Ibuprofen 400 mg | |
| Nagifen (Japan) | |
| Nagifen-D | |
| Napacetin (Japan) | |
| Narfen (Spain) | |
| Naron Ace | |
| Natiken (Mexico) | |
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| Natudol (Peru) | |
| Nebolin (Russian Federation) | |
| NEDAC SORBO Ibuprofen (Netherlands) | |
| Neo-butinal (Pakistan) | |
| Neo-Helvagit (Switzerland) | |
| Neo-Melufen (Mexico) | |
| Neo-Mindol (Italy) | |
| Neobrufen (Spain) | |
| Neobrufen Fast (Spain) | |
| Neobrufen Retard (Spain) | |
| Neobufren | |
| Tablet; Oral; Ibuprofen 600 mg | |
| Tablets; Oral; Ibuprofen 600 mg | |
| Neofen (Bosnia & Herzegowina, Croatia (Hrvatska)) | |
| NEOFEN 100MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Ferron) | $ 0.10 |
| NEOFEN 100 MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Ferron) | $ 0.10 |
| Neofen 100mg Tablet (Ferron) | $ 0.01 |
| Neofen Forte (Bosnia & Herzegowina) | |
| NEOFEN PLUS (Bosnia & Herzegowina, Croatia (Hrvatska)) | |
| NEOFEN PLUS 100MG/500MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Alkem Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.15 |
| Neofen Plus Tablet (Alkem Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| Neoprofen Intravenous | |
| Neoprofen Orphan (Latvia) | |
| Nerofen (Netherlands) | |
| Nessapol (Latvia) | |
| Neuprofenc (Pakistan) | |
| Neuralgin extra Ibu-Lysinat (Germany) | |
| Neurofen (Bangladesh, Ireland) | |
| Neurofen for Children (Malaysia) | |
| Neutropain (Hongkong) | |
| Neutropain 200 mg x 500's (Hpp) | $ 30.00 |
| Tablets; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg (Hpp) | |
| New Ibukom (Georgia) | |
| New Ibukom Max (Georgia) | |
| Nildol SP | |
| Nildol SP 400+15 Tablet (Royal Sapphire Remedies) | $ 0.09 |
See 4804 substitutes for Myofen | |
References
- DailyMed. "IBUPROFEN: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "CHLORZOXAZONE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "ibuprofen". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Myofen are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Myofen. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported useful
Was the Myofen drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
1 consumer reported price estimates
Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Myofen drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
4 consumers reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Myofen before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 3 month and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Myofen. To get the time effectiveness of using Myofen drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 month | 1 | 25.0% | |
| > 3 month | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 1 month | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 1 week | 1 | 25.0% | |
22 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-29 | 14 | 63.6% | |
| 30-45 | 3 | 13.6% | |
| 46-60 | 3 | 13.6% | |
| > 60 | 1 | 4.5% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 4.5% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
