Myoxant 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 thromboangitis, Raynaud's disease, diffuse scleroderma).
• In individual cases, post-thrombotic venous and lymphatic circulation disorders and crural ulcer.

 

Pharmacology

Tolperisone Hydrochloride is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that acts on the central nervous system and is used to treat high muscular 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 use of methocarbamol with Tolperisone Hydrochloride has been reported to cause disturbance of visual accommodation.

 

Contraindications

It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the product, myasthenia gravis and nursing mother.

 

Side Effects

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 should only be used during pregnancy if your doctor recommends it. It should not be used while a baby is being breastfed.

 

Precautions & Warnings

In case of children, the prescribed dose and duration of treatment should closely be observed.

 

Therapeutic Class

Central Depolarizing muscle relaxants, Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

 

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

 

Pharmaceutical Name

UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Limited