Wilgesic Tablet Uses

Wilgesic tablet is a prescription medicine, used to treat a variety of mild to moderate pain and related conditions such as:

• Fever
• Muscle Spasms
• Arthritis Pain
• Musculoskeletal Pain
• Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps).
• Ingredients Of Wilgesic Tablets and Their Uses

Paracetamol Uses:

It is an over-the-counter medication used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and help with the symptoms of colds or flu. Paracetamol is generally considered safe for short-term use, although it can cause liver damage if taken in large amounts or for too long.

Orphenadrine Uses:

It is a prescription medicine for muscle stiffness or spasms associated with specific conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS).

Wilgesic is one of the leading brands of analgesic drugs, manufactured and marketed by Wilson’s Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan.

Following are some alternative brands of Wilgesic and their manufacturers.

• Nuberol Forte : Searl Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
• Provas N : Sami Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan.
• Duragesic Forte : Tabros Pharma, Pakistan.
• Sinaxamol : AGP Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan.
• Rifinah : Pacific Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan.
• Simgesic : Cell Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.
• Acetofen : Shaigan Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan.
• Medigesic : Wilshire Laboratories, Pakistan.
• Citrogesic : Standpharm (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.
• Anagesic : Mass Pharma (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.

Presently, Wilgesic is available in Tablet Form

Wilgesic Tablet : Paracetamol 450mg, and Orphenadrine 35mg strengths

Wilgesic can be effective treatments for mild to moderate pains but should use only as directed by your doctor due to potential risks associated with their use including liver damage with Paracetamol (an active ingredient of Wilgesic) and drowsiness with Orphenadrine (another active ingredient of Wilgesic).

Additionally, there are certain contraindications that should be noted when using Wilgesic including those who have allergies to either drug or other ingredients found in Wilgesic as well as those with certain medical conditions such as asthma, COPD, liver disease, ulcerative colitis, other GI disorders, kidney problems, etc., pregnant women should also consult their doctor before using Wilgesic due its potential risk on fetal development.

Dosage for Mild Pain:
Adults: 1 tablet of Wilgesic 3 times a day.
Children: Not recommended.

Dosage for Moderate Pain:
Adults: 2 tablets of Wilgesic 3 times a day.
Children: Not recommended.

Paracetamol: It works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins that cause inflammation.

Orphenadrine: It works by blocking nerve signals that cause muscles to contract involuntarily.

Thus, Wilgesic tablet works to relieve mild to moderate forms of pain.

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