Carbafen: What is it and what is it for?

What is carbafen?

Carbafen®, is the trademark of a compound drug that belongs to the line of analgesic action drugs, which has a double effect on the discomfort that is associated with the musculoskeletal system, due to the action of its active ingredients that are paracetamolandmethocarbamol.

Note: This product is manufactured by the company calledLaboratorios LIFERPAL. (1)

What is carbafen for?

• Carbafen® has a combination of paracetamol 350 mg and methocarbamol 400 mg, which act on thecentral nervous system (CNS) and on receptors that detect pain.
• It is used to treat:
  • Sharp pains in muscles and bones.
  • Sharp pains in the joints. (2)
  • Lumbar spasms. (3)
  • Pain caused by sprains orstrains.

Dosage and routes of administration of carbafen

The presentation of carbafen® is in tabletsper box of 30 pieces. The route of administration is oral with water and the dose may be as follows:.

• Adults and children over 12 years: 2 tablets every 6 or 8 hours without chewing.

Side effects of carbafen

The consumption of carbafen® may cause in certain patients, some of the followingside effects:

• Possible adverse reactions due to contact with any component of the formula.
• Dizziness, lightheadedness and nausea.
• Possible hives, conjunctivitiswith nasal congestion.
• Itching and rash.
• Rarely, laryngeal edema, angioedema, and agranulocytosis.

Important: If any of these symptoms occur during treatment with this drug or another not included, discontinue its use and consult your doctor.

Contraindications and warnings of carbafen

The use of carbafen®is contraindicated in the following cases:

• Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.
• During pregnancy.
• In patients with bleeding disorders.
• In patients with renal insufficiency.
• In people with activepeptic ulcer.

To highlight: Before starting treatment with carbafen®, it is advisable to give all the information about your health history to your doctor.

Avoid it if you have:

• Kidney disease.
• Anemia.
• Medication with anticoagulant drugs.

Warnings:

• Clinical data indicate that medications such as carbafen® can cause CNS depression, so caution should be exercised when driving vehicles or machinery.
• This medicine should not be consumed with alcoholic beverages.
• It should not be mixed or combined with drugs that stimulate liver enzymes.
• Patients who are treated with pharmaceuticals such as carbafen®, should be warned about the depressant effects on the CNS.