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Duragesic Forte Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Duragesic Forte Tablet (Orphenadrine Citrate + Paracetamol) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Orphenadrine Citrate 50 mg + Paracetamol 650 mg

Manufacturer

Tabros Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 202.16

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What is Duragesic Forte Tablet used for?

  • Relieving musculoskeletal pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Muscle spasms and stiffness (dard se aaraam)
  • Back pain (dard se aaraam)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Duragesic Forte Tablet if you have an allergy to Orphenadrine Citrate, Paracetamol, or any other ingredients
  • Severe liver problems

Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameDuragesic Forte
Generic NameOrphenadrine Citrate + Paracetamol
StrengthOrphenadrine Citrate 50 mg + Paracetamol 650 mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassMuscle Relaxant + Analgesic
ManufacturerTabros Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Duragesic Forte Tablet? (Duragesic Forte Tablet kya hai)

Duragesic Forte Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for muscle relaxation and pain relief. It contains Orphenadrine Citrate and Paracetamol as active ingredients. This medication works by targeting inflammatory pathways in the body to alleviate symptoms such as musculoskeletal pain, spasms, stiffness, and fever reduction.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Relieving musculoskeletal pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Muscle spasms and stiffness (dard se aaraam)
  • Back pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Neck pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Tension headaches (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Mild to moderate pain (e.g., toothache) (dard se aaraam)
  • Pain after minor injuries (sprains, strains) (dard se aaraam)
  • Pain associated with movement or physical activity (dard se aaraam)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals suffering from musculoskeletal pain
  • Patients with muscle spasms and stiffness
  • People experiencing back or neck pain

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you have an allergy to Orphenadrine Citrate, Paracetamol, or any other ingredients
  • Severe liver problems
  • Severe kidney disease

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Duragesic Forte Tablet if you have an allergy to Orphenadrine Citrate, Paracetamol, or any other ingredients
  • Severe liver problems

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Vomiting, Drowsiness
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other muscle relaxants and analgesics
  • Medications for heart conditions

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousOrphenadrine Citrate + Paracetamol
Alternative brandVariousOrphenadrine Citrate + Paracetamol

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-11-29 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Duragesic Forte Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.