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Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr

Manufactured byIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsTolperisone
Description
Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr is a muscle relaxant medicine that contains Tolperisone as an active ingredient. It is used for the treatment of muscle spasms (involuntary or uncontrollable movements of your muscles). It is also used in general for the treatment of rigidity, stiffness in muscles. It improves muscle tone by improving blood flow to the muscles and blocking certain chemicals that signal pain thus, reduces stiffness and provides relief from pain. Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr can cause some side effects like sweating, rash or redness on skin, drowsiness, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, dryness of mouth, stomach upset, gastritis and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse. Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so avoid driving or doing any activity that requires your concentration and alertness. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor even if you feel better after taking few doses as it can lead to the condition returning with more severity. Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr should be taken with food to reduce the chances of getting stomach upset, indigestion etc. Take it as advised by the doctor. Inform your doctor if have liver or kidney problems before prescribing this medicine to you. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr

  • Excessive sweating
  • Itching and skin rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Dryness of mouth
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Flatulence (Passing of gas)

Uses of Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr

What is it prescribed for?

  • Muscle spasm
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr remains active in the body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr is not recommended to be used in pregnancy as not enough information is available regarding its safety. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr is not recommended for use during breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be observed for any undesirable effects.

Allergy

Do not take Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr if you have a history of allergy to this medicine. Seek medical attention if you notice any symptoms like skin rash, hives (eruptions that itch and sting), swelling (face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc.

Myasthenia gravis

Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr is not recommended for use if you have myasthenia gravis (a neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness in your skeletal muscles, which are the muscles your body uses for movement) due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr is not recommended to be used in pregnancy as not enough information is available regarding its safety. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr is not recommended for use during breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be observed for any undesirable effects.
General warnings

Use in children

Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr should be used with extreme caution in children below 14 years of age. Close monitoring of the children for any signs of side effects is recommended. It is unsafe for use in children below 3 months of age.

Driving or operating machinery

Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating a machine if you experience any of these symptoms after taking this medicine.

Liver disease

Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr should be used with extreme caution if you have pre-existing liver disease due to the increased risk of severe undesirable effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function if necessary while receiving this medicine. Report any symptoms such as nausea, fever, rashes, dark urine to the doctor immediately.

Kidney diseases

Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr should be used with caution you have pre-existing kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe undesirable effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function if necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on your clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment if you have taken an overdose of Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Methocarbamol

Tetracyclines

Disease interactions

Liver disease

Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr should be used with extreme caution if you have pre-existing liver disease due to the increased risk of severe undesirable effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function if necessary while receiving this medicine. Report any symptoms such as nausea, fever, rashes, dark urine to the doctor immediately.

Kidney diseases

Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr should be used with caution you have pre-existing kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe undesirable effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function if necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr once a day or as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. You can take Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr with food or milk to avoid an upset stomach. Do not stop taking Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr without consulting your doctor. Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires your alertness after taking this medicine. Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Tolperitas 450 mg Tablet Sr acts centrally (brain and spinal cord). It works by interfering with the pain signalling processes. It also relaxes and increases the blood flow to the muscles. Thus, it promotes muscle recovery and provides relief from the pain.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Muscle relaxants

Schedule

Schedule H

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