Lexaton 5050mg
Tablet
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Lexaton 50 does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Lexaton 50 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Lexaton 50 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Lexaton 50 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Lexaton 50 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, caution is advised... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Lexaton 50 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Lexaton 50 is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tensi... View More
Uses of Lexaton 50
- Muscle relaxation
Side effects of Lexaton 50
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
How to use Lexaton 50
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lexaton 50 is to be taken ... View More
How Lexaton 50 works
Lexaton 50 is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength... View More
What if you forget to take Lexaton 50?
If you miss a dose of Lexaton 50, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to you... View More
- Lexaton 50 provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous s... View More
- Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
- Lexaton 50 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Lexaton 50 as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Indication
Painful muscle spasm associated with disorders of the locomotor system: Low back pain, sciatica, overstrain of joints, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arth... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Spasticity ; Muscle spasms Adult: 50-150 mg tid. Intramuscular Adult: One ampoule twice daily. Injection should be given slowly.
Child Dose
Oral Spasticity ; Muscle spasms Child: <6 yr: 5 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses; 6-14 yr: 2-4 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any component of the product Myasthenia gravis, Nursing mother
Mode of Action
Tolperisone is a centrally acting muscle relaxant.
Precaution
In case of children, the prescribed dose and duration of treatment should closely be observed.
Side Effect
Sometimes, muscular weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting and rarely hypersensitivity reactions may occur as side effects.
Interaction
Methocarbamol. Tolperisone HCl.
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