Description
Medicine overview
Indications of Myolax 50 mg
Myolax 50 mg is indicated in- Treatment of increased tone of skeletal muscles due to organic neurological disorders (injury of the pyramidal tract, multiple sclerosis, myelopathy, encephalomyelitis). Treatment of muscular spasm, muscular contracture, rigidity, spinal automatism. … Read moreMyolax 50 mg is indicated in- Treatment of increased tone of skeletal muscles due to organic neurological disorders (injury of the pyramidal tract, multiple sclerosis, myelopathy, encephalomyelitis). Treatment of muscular spasm, muscular contracture, rigidity, spinal automatism. In the treatment of vascular diseases (Obliterative arteriosclerosis, diabetic angiopathy, obliterative thromboangitis, Raynaud’s disease, diffuse scleroderma). In individual cases, post-thrombotic venous and lymphatic circulation disorders and crural ulcer.
Theropeutic Class
Central Depolarizing muscle relaxants, Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Pharmacology
Tolperisone is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that acts at the reticular formation in the brain stem by blocking voltage-gated sodium and calcium channels
Dosage & Administration of Myolax 50 mg
Adult: 150-450 mg daily, administered in 2 or 3 divided doses. The maximum dosage is 450 mg/day.Children: 3 months to 6 years: 1-2 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. 6 years to 14 years: 2-4 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses
Dosage of Myolax 50 mg
The recommended dose is as follows: Adult: 50-150 mg three times daily according to the individual requirement and tolerance of the patient. Children (from 3 months to 6 years): 5 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. Children (from 6 to 14 years): 2-4 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. or, as directed by the registered physician.
Interaction of Myolax 50 mg
Concomitant use of methocarbamol with Myolax 50 mg has been reported to cause disturbance of visual accommodation.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the product, myasthenia gravis and nursing mother.
Side Effects of Myolax 50 mg
Possible side-effects include sometimes muscular weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting and rarely hypersensitivity reactions (itching, redness of the skin, skin rash) may occur.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Myolax 50 mg should be used in pregnancy according to physician’s advice. Tolperisone hydrochloride should not be used during breast-feeding.
Precautions & Warnings
In case of children, the prescribed dose and duration of treatment should closely be observed.
Overdose Effects of Myolax 50 mg
Excitability has been noted after ingestion of high doses by children. In suicide studies of three isolated cases, it is believed that ingestion of tolperisone was the cause of death.
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Drug Classes
Central Depolarizing muscle relaxants, Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Mode Of Action
Myolax 50 mg is a centrally acting muscle relaxant, which acts on the central nervous system and used mainly for the treatment of elevated muscle tone and tension as well as for certain circulation problems in the extremities.
Pregnancy
Myolax 50 mg should be used in pregnancy according to the physician’s advice. It should not be used during breast feeding.