Simlofor 20mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Colinz Laboratories Ltd

Salt Composition : Isoxsuprine(20mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

₹37.00

Strip of 10 Tablet

(Inclusive of all taxes)


 It contains isoxsuprine, which is a vasodilating agent that works by widening the blood vessels and improves the blood flow in the hands, feet or brain. It is advised to take Simlofor Tablet only if it is prescribed and in the correct doses and exact duration as suggested by the doctor. Do not share your medicines with others even if they have the same symptoms as you do. Try to take the medicine at the same time every day to get optimal results. Before using Simlofor Tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history including the medicines you are already taking.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Simlofor Tablet works by widening the vascular smooth muscles and increasing blood flow to certain parts of the body.


Pharmacokinets

It causes a direct relaxation of vascular and uterine smooth muscles and produces positive inotropic and chronotropic effects. It is widely used to arrest premature labour and miscarriage.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Nervousness Weakness Dizziness Rash


Contra Indications

If you are allergic to isoxsuprine or any of the ingredients of Simlofor Tablet.

If you have low blood pressure.

If you have fast/irregular heartbeats.

If you have any recent bleeding conditions.

Pregnancy Related Information

There is limited information on the use of this medicine in pregnancy. Hence it is recommended not to use the same unless prescribed by your doctor.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol along with Simlofor Tablet. But it is advised to avoid alcohol consumption along with this medicine as it can make you dizzy.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Avoid the use of this medicine if you are breastfeeding as there is no information is available on the use of Simlofor Tablet during breastfeeding. Consult with your doctor before breastfeeding.

Indications

Isoxsuprine is used to relieve the symptoms of central and peripheral vascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis, Buerger's disease, and Raynaud's disease.

Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: ISOXSUPRINE interacts with some medicines, so it should be used with caution with antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin or rifampicin), antifungal (ketoconazole), anti-hypertensive (diltiazem, lovastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin), anti-migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), sedatives or hypnotics (buspirone), certain antidepressants (fluoxetine and lithium), medicines to lower blood pressure (methyldopa), anti-Parkinson’s (levodopa, pramipexole, ropinirole), anti-epilepsy (phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, primidone, oxcarbazepine, ethosuximide, valproate).

Drug-Food Interactions: Please tell your doctor about all the Vitamins, herbs, and supplements you are taking as ISOXSUPRINE may interact with them to produce unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: ISOXSUPRINE should be taken with caution in people who have low blood pressure, a bleeding problem, especially arterial bleeding, have had a heart attack or any heart problem.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

KETOCONAZOLE

ERYTHROMYCIN

LEVODOPA

ROPINIROLE

PHENOBARBITAL

LITHIUM

FLUOXETINE

VALPROATE

PRAMIPEXOLE

BUSPIRONE

DIHYDROERGOTAMINE

SIMVASTATIN

ATORVASTATIN

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it.

Storage Requirements

Store Simlofor Tablets in a clean & dry place, away from kids and pets


Effects Of Missed Dosage

Consume the missed dose immediately after you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular Simlofor Tablet dosage schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Effects Of Overdose

Seek urgent medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine. Always carry the package of the Tablet along with you for easy assessment of the severity of an overdose.


Expert Advice

You have any underlying medical conditions like heart-related disorder, bleeding disorder, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eyes). You have recently delivered a baby. You have an active bleeding disorder. Simlofor Tablet can make you feel dizzy. So, it is advised to get up slowly if you are rising up from a sitting or lying position.

How To Use

Use Simlofor Tablet as advised by your doctor. This medication is taken with or without food. Do not chew, crush or break it.


FAQs

Q: Is Simlofor a blood thinner?

A: No, Simlofor is not a blood thinner. It is a vasodilator that helps to widen your blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Q: What are the side effects of Simlofor?

A: Nausea, vomiting, nervousness, weakness, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, etc are few common side effects that an individual might experience after taking this medicine. If you feel such kind of bothersome symptoms persistently, immediately inform your doctor.

Q: Can Simlofor be taken on an empty stomach?

A: Take Simlofor exactly as told by the doctor. It can be taken with or after meals. But it is advised to take it the usual time each day for optimum results.