Musclex (Tolperisone)

Therapeutic Group : Muscle Relaxant & Antispasmodic

Presentation:

Musclex Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Tolperisone Hydrochloride INN 50 mg.

Indications:

Musclex is indicated for the conditions listed below:
Painful muscle spasm associated with disorders of the locomotor system: Low back pain, sciatica, overstrain of joints, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, herniated disc, spondylosis, nerve root compression caused by osteoporosis, soft tissue inflammation (bursitis, periarthritis, humeroscapsularis).
Muscle spasticity associated with neurological conditions: Stroke induced hemiparesis or hemiplegia, pyramidal tract lesion, multiple sclerosis, myelopathies, encephalomyelitis, spinal automatisms, paralysis spinalis spastica, cerebral palsy.
Decreased peripheral circulation as seen in: Atherosclerosis obliterans, endarteritis obliterans, thromboangitis obliterans, Raynaud’s disease, acrocyanosis, intermittent angioneurotic dysbasia.
Special paediatric indications: Little’s disease (spastic paralysis) and other encephalopathies accompanied by dystonia.
Rehabilitation: Treatment after limb fractures followed by long term fixation, postoperative therapy of traumatological and orthopedic limb surgery, rehabilitation of hemiplegic patients.

Dosage & Administration:

Adults: The total daily dose is 150-450 mg, divided into 3 equal doses, according to the individual requirements and tolerance of the patient.
Children: From 3 months to 6 years: 5-10 mg/kg body weight/day, divided into 3 doses. 6-14 years: 4-12 mg/kg body weight/day, divided into 3 doses.

Contrainidications:

Previously known hypersensitivity to Tolpreisone.

Warning & Precautions:

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

Side effects:

Side effects are rare. Muscular weakness, somnolence may sometimes occur, particularly in paediatric cases but these symptoms cease after reducing the dose.

Drug interaction:

Concomitant use of Methocarbamol with Tolperisone has been reported to cause disturbance of visual accommodation.

Use in special groups:

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation: Tolperisone should be used in pregnancy according to physician’s advice. Tolperisone should not be used during breast-feeding.

Packing:

Musclex Tablet: Each box contains 50’s tablets in blister pack.