Tolifast 50mg Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

Tolifast 50mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach and reduce the chance of side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, vomiting, and nausea. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Tolifast Tablet

Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Tolifast Tablet

In Muscle relaxation

Tolifast 50mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant that works by causing the muscles to become less stiff which in turn reduces pain and discomfort. All together it helps in easy movement. Tolifast 50mg Tablet can help you do your daily activities without any problem. Some studies have shown that Tolifast 50mg Tablet if used as advised can cause less drowsiness. It is advisable to continue the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Side effects of Tolifast 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 Tolifast

Sleepiness
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Muscle weakness
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain

How to use Tolifast 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. Tolifast 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Tolifast Tablet works

Tolifast 50mg Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Tolifast 50mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tolifast 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tolifast 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tolifast 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Tolifast 50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, caution is advised in patients with underlying kidney disease who are taking this medicine.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Tolifast 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Tolifast Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Tolifast 50mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Tolifast 50mg Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
Tolifast 50mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperidine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

Patient concerns

I feel pain in neck while driving car, please suggest medicines

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Tolifast 1 bd for 10 days

excessive nerve pain and sudden back pai

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

get examined; start tab tolifast 150 mg bd

5 months back , while lifting weight I sustained injury on left side of my upper back. X-rays revealed no spinal injury. I went for physiotherapy to reduce pain but of no use. For 3 months I was abroad, living with the pain which use to get aggravated after 15-20 minutes of walk. I kept on taking pain relieving medicines all thru. After coming back I again started taking psysiotherapy but the pain remains. Please advice treatment. Waiting for the response

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Need to examine to comment Take tolifast meanwhile 150 mg bd

FAQs

Is Tolifast 50mg Tablet a painkiller?

Tolifast 50mg Tablet is not a direct painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant commonly used where certain muscles are in constant contraction. It is used in the treatment of long-term pain conditions. It works by relaxing the muscles and relieving the spasm. It is important to know that this medicine is not advised to be taken in all pain conditions. Your doctor will decide when to prescribe this medicine.

Does Tolifast 50mg Tablet cause drowsiness?

Yes, there are chances that Tolifast 50mg Tablet can cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Hence, avoid driving or working with heavy machines while you take this medication. Before starting the medication consult the doctor and also inform if you are on any sleep medication.

Is Tolifast 50mg Tablet addictive?

No, Tolifast 50mg Tablet is not an addictive medicine. It is a muscle relaxant medication and has no addictive potential.

Can I take Tolifast 50mg Tablet for back pain?

Tolifast 50mg Tablet is prescribed to patients with chronic back pain. It is a muscle relaxant, it relaxes the spasm of the back muscles which helps in decreasing the pain. Consult your doctor to properly diagnose the reason for the back pain before you start taking this medication.

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