Description
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Description of Tazadin
This medicine is used to treat muscle cramps and spasms. It contains Tizanidine, a muscle relaxant, which works by stimulating pre-synaptic alpha-2 receptors in the spinal cord. It inhibits the release of excitatory amino acids, thereby reducing muscle tone and providing relief.
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Ingredients of Tazadin
Tizanidine -
Drug Class of Tazadin
Muscle Relaxant
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Dosage Form of Tazadin
Tablet -
Uses of Tazadin
This medicine is used to treat painful muscle cramps and pain caused by:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Multiple sclerosis
- Spasticity due to neurological disorders
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chronic myelopathy
- Cerebrovascular accidents
- Degenerative spinal cord diseases
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Dosage of Tazadin
Follow these dosage instructions:
- Take as per doctor’s Prescription.
- Take one tablet per day as your doctor suggests.
- Your doctor will determine the treatment length based on your symptom severity.
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In case of Overdose
If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor. Seek medical emergency help immediately.
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Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don’t remember missing the dose, don’t double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.
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How To Use
Take one tablet per day, with or without food as your doctor has recommended. Take the medication regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit from it.
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When Not to Use
You should not use this medication, if:
- You have a known hypersensitivity to tizanidine or any component of the formulation
- You have significantly impaired liver function
- You are using tizanidine with fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin
- You have any of the rare hereditary conditions such as galactose intolerance, of severe lactase deficiency or of glucose galactose malabsorption.
Storage/Disposal
Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.





