Lexaton 50

Generic

Tolperisone Hydrochloride.

 

Indications

Tolperisone Hydrochloride is indicated in-

• Treatment of increased tone of skeletal muscles due to organic neurological disorders (injury of the pyramidal tract, multiple sclerosis, myelopathy, encephalomyelitis).
• Treatment of muscular spasm, muscular contracture, rigidity, spinal automatism.
• In the treatment of vascular diseases (Obliterative arteriosclerosis, diabetic angiopathy, obliterative trombonists, Raynaud's disease, diffuse scleroderma).
• In individual cases, post-thrombotic venous and lymphatic circulation disorders and crural ulcers.

 

Pharmacology

Tolperisone Hydrochloride is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that acts on the central nervous system and is used to treat high muscle tone and stress, as well as certain circulation issues in the extremities.

 

Dosage & Administration

The recommended dose is as follows:

• Adult: 50-150 mg three times daily according to the individual requirement and tolerance of the patient.
• Children (from 3 months to 6 years): 5 mg/kg/day in three divided doses.
• Children (from 6 to 14 years): 2-4 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. or, as directed by the registered physician.

 

Interaction

Concomitant utilize of methocarbamol with Tolperisone Hydrochloride has been detailed to cause the unsettling influence of visual convenience.

 

Contraindications

Patients having a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the product, myasthenia gravis, and nursing mothers should avoid it.

 

Side Effect

Muscle weakness, headache, nausea, and vomiting are all possible side effects, while hypersensitivity reactions (itching, redness, and skin rash) are rare.

 

Pregnancy & Lactation

Tolperisone Hydrochloride ought to be utilized in pregnancy agreeing to the physician's exhortation. It ought to not be utilized amid breast bolstering.

 

Precautions & Warnings

In the case of children, the suggested dose and treatment time should be strictly adhered to.

 

Therapeutic Class

Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants, centrally acting Depolarizing Muscle Relaxants.

 

Storage Conditions

Protect from light and store in a cool, dry location. Keep out of children's reach.

 

Pharmaceutical Name

Drug International Ltd.