Mark Fast 30 capsules

Mark Fast, 30 Capsules

Composition:

Each capsule contains:

Chlorzoxazone – 250 mg

Ibuprofen – 200 mg

Description:

Mark Fast is a combination medication containing a centrally acting muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone) and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ibuprofen). It provides effective relief of muscle pain and spasms associated with trauma, inflammation, or musculoskeletal disorders. It acts by reducing muscle tone and inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis to relieve pain and inflammation.

Indications for Use:

Relief of pain and cramping of skeletal muscles in cases of:

Sprains and dislocations, Muscle aches, Stiff neck, Tension headaches, Traumatic muscle injury, Back pain, Spondyloarthritis, Cervical syndrome

Dosage and Administration:

For oral use, after meals.

Usual dose: 1 to 2 capsules three times daily, according to the severity of the condition.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

History of allergic reactions (e.g., bronchospasm) to aspirin or other NSAIDs

Impaired liver function

Porphyria

Precautions:

-Use with caution in patients with asthma or nasal polyposis

-Use with caution in patients with clotting disorders or those on anticoagulant therapy

Cardiovascular risk:

-NSAIDs may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke

-Risk may increase with duration of use and in patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors

-Contraindicated for peri-operative pain in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Gastrointestinal risk:

-NSAIDs increase the risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation

-Elderly patients are at higher risk

Hepatotoxicity:

-Rare but serious hepatocellular injury reported with chlorzoxazone

-Monitor for early signs of liver toxicity (fever, rash, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, dark urine, etc.)

-Discontinue if liver enzymes or bilirubin are elevated

-Avoid concomitant use with alcohol or CNS depressants due to additive effects

Side Effects:

Most common:

Nausea

Epigastric pain

Heartburn

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Indigestion

Constipation

Flatulence

Rare:

Peptic ulcer

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Pancreatitis

Gastritis

Hepatitis

Jaundice

Abnormal liver function tests

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Pregnancy and Lactation:

The safety of Mark Fast during pregnancy is not adequately studied

The drug may be excreted in breast milk and affect a nursing infant

Use only under medical supervision during pregnancy or lactation

Storage Conditions:

Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

Packaging:

Carton box containing 3 blister strips, each containing 10 hard gelatin capsules, a package insert.