Begesic Tablet 35mg / 450mg

About Begesic Tablet 35mg / 450mg

Begesic Tablet Uses

• Relieves muscle pain and spasm
• Eases back pain and neck stiffness
• Used for sprains and minor muscle injuries
• Helps with pain from muscle overuse or strain

Begesic Tablet Benefits

• Combines a muscle relaxant with a pain reliever in one tablet
• Reduces muscle stiffness while easing pain at the same time
• Helps improve movement during recovery from muscle strain
• Convenient twice-daily dosing for short-term use

What Experts Say

Muscle spasm and lower back pain are common complaints among office workers and laborers alike in Pakistan, often from poor posture or physical strain. Begesic Tablet combines orphenadrine, a muscle relaxant, with paracetamol, a pain reliever, to target both the spasm and the discomfort it causes.

Orphenadrine works on the central nervous system to reduce muscle tightness, while paracetamol lowers pain signals reaching the brain. Doctors generally prescribe this combination for short courses, since muscle relaxants are not meant for long-term daily use.

People with glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or certain heart conditions should avoid this medicine unless a doctor confirms it is safe. Anyone whose muscle pain does not improve within a week of treatment should return to their doctor for further evaluation.

Drug Class

• Muscle Relaxant
• Analgesic Combination

Begesic Tablet 35mg / 450mg formula

• Orphenadrine Citrate + Paracetamol

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Begesic Tablet 35mg / 450mg?

• Usual adult dose is one tablet twice daily
• Take after meals to reduce stomach upset
• Swallow whole with a glass of water
• Do not use for more than 5 to 7 days without medical advice
• Avoid driving until you know how this medicine affects you

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Increases drowsiness and sedation
• Other Sedatives: Combined use raises the risk of excessive drowsiness
• Anticholinergic drugs: May worsen dry mouth, blurred vision and urinary retention
• Warfarin: Regular paracetamol use may slightly increase bleeding risk

Risks and warnings

• Avoid in glaucoma, enlarged prostate or urinary retention
• Use with caution in heart disease or irregular heartbeat
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice
• Avoid alcohol as it increases drowsiness
• Use cautiously in elderly patients due to higher sensitivity

Begesic Tablet 35mg / 450mg Side Effects

• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Rapid heartbeat in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date on the pack