Alsolide MR Tablet
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Product introduction
Alsolide MR 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.
Alsolide MR Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It is best 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.
Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, and sleepiness. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Alsolide MR Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Uses of Alsolide MR Tablet
- Pain due to muscle spasm
Benefits of Alsolide MR Tablet
In Pain due to muscle spasm
Alsolide MR Tablet is a combination medicine that contains painkiller as well as a muscle relaxant. It is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. Alsolide MR Tablet also reduces fever associated with muscular pain. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and fever. By reducing pain, it improves the quality of your life.
Side effects of Alsolide MR Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alsolide MR
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Increased liver enzymes
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Alsolide MR Tablet
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. Alsolide MR Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Alsolide MR Tablet works
Alsolide MR Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Nimesulide, Paracetamol and Tizanidine which relieve pain and relax the muscles.Nimesulide is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) and Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works on brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alsolide MR Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alsolide MR 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
Information regarding the use of Alsolide MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alsolide MR Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alsolide MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alsolide MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Alsolide MR Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Alsolide MR Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Alsolide MR Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Alsolide MR Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
- You may see results within 1.5 to 2 hours after taking Alsolide MR Tablet. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Alsolide MR Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications with Paracetamol in them.
- Along with taking Alsolide MR Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from muscle pain.
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