Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR (10'S)

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Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach and reduce the chance of side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, vomiting, and nausea. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Pharmacokinets

Tolperisone gets absorbed quickly in the body and peak plasma concentration is achieved usually 0.5 1.0 h after oral ingestion. The Cmax is between 64.2 784.9 ng/ml and Tmax is 0.90 ±0.31 h. 4 Absolute bio-availability is approximately 17% due to hepatic first-pass effect.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tolmex

Sleepiness

Fatigue

Dryness in mouth

Muscle weakness

Nausea

Vomiting

Abdominal pain

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity to Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR is a contraindication. In addition, Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Children

History of allergy

Hypersensitivity

Lactation

Myasthenia

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Related Information

Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

Consuming alcohol with Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Children Related Information

Use with caution

Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Tolperisone is indicated for use in the treatment of pathologically increased tone of the skeletal muscle caused by neurological diseases (damage of the pyramidal tract, multiple sclerosis, myelopathy, encephalomyelitis) and of spastic paralysis and other encephalopathies manifested with muscular dystonia.

Interactions

Tolperisone does not have a significant potential for interactions with other pharmaceutical drugs. It cannot be excluded that combination with other centrally acting muscle relaxants, benzodiazepines or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may make a dose reduction necessary in some patients.

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.

Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.

Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

FAQs

Q. Is Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR a painkiller?

Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR is not a direct painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant commonly used where certain muscles are in constant contraction. It is used in the treatment of long-term pain conditions. It works by relaxing the muscles and relieving the spasm. It is important to know that this medicine is not advised to be taken in all pain conditions. Your doctor will decide when to prescribe this medicine.

Q. Does Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR cause drowsiness?

Yes, there are chances that Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR can cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Hence, avoid driving or working with heavy machines while you take this medication. Before starting the medication consult the doctor and also inform if you are on any sleep medication.

Q. Is Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR addictive?

No, Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR is not an addictive medicine. It is a muscle relaxant medication and has no addictive potential.

Q. Can I take Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR for back pain?

Tolmex 450mg Tablet SR is prescribed to patients with chronic back pain. It is a muscle relaxant, it relaxes the spasm of the back muscles which helps in decreasing the pain. Consult your doctor to properly diagnose the reason for the back pain before you start taking this medication.