Tolpa 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, which acts on the central nervous system and used mainly for the treatment of elevated muscle tone and tension as well as for certain circulation problems 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

The usage of methocarbamol and Tolperisone Hydrochloride together has been linked to visual accommodation problems.

 

Contraindications

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

 

Side Effects

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

 

Pregnancy & Lactation

Tolperisone Hydrochloride should only be taken during pregnancy if your doctor recommends it. It should not be used when a baby is being breastfed.

 

Precautions & Warnings

In the case of children, the specified dose and treatment period should be strictly adhered to.

 

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

Biopharma Laboratories Ltd.