Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet

Description

Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms. Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor. Some of the common side effects on of this medicine includes nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, loss of appetite, and sleepiness. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects. The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Introduction

In Pain due to muscle spasm Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly.

Benefits

Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Tizanidine, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

How to use

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. Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tizanac 50 mg/2 mg Tablet is not advised in patients with severe liver disease. Liver function tests are recommended before the start of treatment and then on a regular basis as advised.