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Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr

Manufacturer :  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Tolperisone
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr

Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr is primarily used as a muscle relaxer. It is helpful in treating acute musculoskeletal pain and associated symptoms including tension, rigidity, spasms and stiffness.

Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr is also used to treat spine and joint pain, stiffness of muscles, and pain in blood vessels. It also acts on the central nervous system and relieves pain. This medication belongs to the class of muscle relaxants.

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding if you’re taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, herbal medicines and diet supplements.

This medicine should be taken with food. It is important that you take it regularly. Remember to ask the doctor any queries that you may have about the medicine and the course of the treatment. Keep him abreast of your condition as the course of treatment progresses.

Take exactly as directed (do not increase dose or frequency); most adverse effects are related to excessive use. Take with food or milk. While using this medication, avoid alcohol and other prescription or OTC medications that contain tolperisone.

Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake). This medication will not reduce inflammation; consult prescriber for anti-inflammatory, if needed. Report unusual bleeding (stool, mouth, urine) or bruising; unusual fatigue and weakness; change in elimination patterns; or change in color of urine or stool.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr

    • Muscle Spasm

    • Severe Back Pain

    • Post-cerebral stroke spasticity

    • Trapezitis

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medication is contraindicated if the women are breastfeeding her child.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The action of this medicine is initiated within 30 minutes after the administration of the medicine.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The time for which this medicine remain active is between 6 - 8 hrs.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine belongs to the centrally acting muscle relaxant drug category. It works by blocking the voltage-gated Na+ and Ca2+ channels at the reticular formation. These are present as interconnected nuclei, located throughout the brain stem.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        This medication reacts with Allopurinol, Probenecid, Methocarbamol, Tetracyclines.

      FAQs about Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr

      • Ques : What is Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr?

        Ans : This medication belongs to the class of muscle relaxants used to treat spine and joint pain, stiffness of muscles, and pain in blood vessels

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr before I see improvement in my condition?

        Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr?

        Ans : This medication should be taken regularly in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

      • Ques : Should I use Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Synaptol 450Mg Tablet Sr?

        Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      References

      • Tolperisone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 7 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/tolperisone

      • Tolperisone- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 7 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06264

      • Drug Review- Tolperisone [Internet]. japi.org 2010 [cited 7 December 2019]. Available from:

        http://www.japi.org/february_2010/Article_17.pdf

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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