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Hi, I Am 64 Year Old, I Have Stiff Neck
Question: Hi, I am 64 year old, I have stiff neck, which tablet is good hifenic mr or hifenic p. as I am travelling to usa from XXXXXXX on 26th april, by air XXXXXXX
pl suggest to get relieve pain from muscle stiffness
pl suggest to get relieve pain from muscle stiffness
Brief Answer:
Hifenac-P is better
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Hifenac and Hifenac-P are analgesics which contain aceclofenac as a common ingredient. In Hifenac-P it contain paracetamol as an additional ingredient and thus provide more pain relief.
You can prefer Hifenac-P for better pain relief.
However you can also consider aceclo-MR which contain which additional muscle relaxant and it is the best for stiff neck and muscle spasm.
If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and plan for an MRI scan to rule out conditions like cervical spondylitis.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks
Hifenac-P is better
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Hifenac and Hifenac-P are analgesics which contain aceclofenac as a common ingredient. In Hifenac-P it contain paracetamol as an additional ingredient and thus provide more pain relief.
You can prefer Hifenac-P for better pain relief.
However you can also consider aceclo-MR which contain which additional muscle relaxant and it is the best for stiff neck and muscle spasm.
If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and plan for an MRI scan to rule out conditions like cervical spondylitis.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks
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