Laxirin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Laxirin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Laxirin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Laxirin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Laxirin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Laxirin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Laxirin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Laxirin is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Laxirin 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Laxirin is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.
Laxirin should be taken with food. This will prevent you from gett...
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Uses of Laxirin
Muscle relaxation
Side effects of Laxirin
Common
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
How to use Laxirin
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. Laxirin is to be taken with food.
How Laxirin works
Laxirin 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. This improves pain and movement of muscles.
What if you forget to take Laxirin?
If you miss a dose of Laxirin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
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Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
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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.
Brief Description
Indication
Fibromyalgia, Muscle spasm
Adult Dose
Oral
Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions
Adult: 5 mg tid, may increase to 10 mg tid if needed. Treatment should not last...
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Child Dose
Muscle Spasm
Oral
<15 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>15 years: 5 mg PO q8hr; may increase dose to 10 mg PO q8hr PRN
Contraindication
Recent MI, arrhythmias, severe liver disease.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Cardiac disease, history of epilepsy, hepatic impairment, hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, history of mania, psychoses, close-angle glaucoma, histor...
Pregnancy
Available data from case reports with use in pregnancy have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or a...
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Interaction
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