Tolcalm 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.02 (5 x 10: ৳ 200.77)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.15
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Tolperisone hydrochloride |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of increased tone of skeletal muscles due to organic neurological disorders
- Treatment of muscular spasm, muscular contracture, rigidity, spinal automatism
- Treatment of vascular diseases
- Treatment of post-thrombotic venous and lymphatic circulation disorders and crural ulcer
Pharmacology
- Centrally acting muscle relaxant
- Acts on the central nervous system
- Used for the treatment of elevated muscle tone and tension
- Used for certain circulation problems in the extremities
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended adult dose: 50-150 mg three times daily
- Recommended children's dose (3 months to 6 years): 5 mg/kg/day in three divided doses
- Recommended children's dose (6 to 14 years): 2-4 mg/kg/day in three divided doses
Interaction
- Concomitant use of methocarbamol with Tolcalm may cause disturbance of visual accommodation
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the product
- Contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis
- Contraindicated in nursing mothers
Side Effects
- Possible side-effects include muscular weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting
- Rarely hypersensitivity reactions (itching, redness of the skin, skin rash) may occur
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be used in pregnancy according to the physician's advice
- Should not be used during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribed dose and duration of treatment should closely be observed in children
Therapeutic Class
- Central Depolarizing muscle relaxants
- Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children