What is robax gold?
Robax gold® is the registered trademark of a combined synthetic medicine, which uses ibuprofen (1) and methocarbamol as active principles , two chemical compounds belonging to the line of medicines with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant properties, with an effect on processes of pain in the osteoarticular system .
To highlight: This drug is produced by the pharmaceutical company named GLAXOSMITHKLINE MÉXICO, SA DE CV . (two)
What is Robax Gold used for?
- Thanks to the combined mechanism of action of its active ingredients, robax gold® acts on the central nervous system (CNS) blocking muscle contracture reflexes, also preventing pain signals from reaching the brain and also decreases the synthesis of prostaglandins, Molecules responsible for causing inflammation, becoming an excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
- It is used to treat:
Dosage and routes of administration of robax gold
The presentation of robax gold® is in tablets or tablets, which contain methocarbamol 500 mg and ibuprofen 200 mg. This drug is administered orally and is dosed as a reference as follows:
- Tablets: Adults and children over 12 years of age should take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, depending on the intensity of the pain and at the discretion of the doctor.
side effects of robax gold
Clinical outcome data indicates that treatment with robax gold® has caused some of the following adverse effects in certain individuals:
- Manifestation of possible allergic reactions due to patient contact with any component of the medication.
- Dizziness, nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Drowsiness, depression , vertigo and insomnia .
- Blood in stool , rashes and headache .
Important: Do not consume robax gold® and consult your doctor if any of these symptoms or any other not described appear during treatment with this medicine.
Robax gold contraindications and warnings
The use of robax gold® is contraindicated in those conditions mentioned below:
- Patient hypersensitivity to any of the chemical components of the drug.
- Patients suffering from peptic ulcer and gastrointestinal bleeding.
- People with severe kidney failure or liver damage.
- During the third trimester of pregnancy.
- In the period of breastfeeding.
- Children under 12 years of age.
You should know: Before taking combination medications such as robax gold®, the patient must provide all the information regarding their health history to their doctor.
Avoid if you have:
- History of hypersensitivity to any of the main components.
- Respiratory conditions such as asthma.
- Gastrointestinal conditions.
- Complete or partial syndrome of nasal polyps.
Warnings:
- Pharmaceutical products such as Robax Gold® must be administered with a prescription or medical prescription.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions during therapeutic treatment with robax gold®.
- Do not exceed the indicated dose.
- Do not administer this medicine together with the intake of beverages that contain alcohol.
- It must be taken into account that this medication should be used with care in older adults.
- Keep concern with patients suffering from heart disease .
- Keep this product away from children.
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