Skelact 50 mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘antispasmodics’ used to treat muscle spasms. Muscle spasm is the sudden painful and involuntary muscle contractions which occur when the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted. It is characterized by muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty moving, and pain in affected muscles and joints.
Skelact 50 mg Tablet contains ‘Eperisone’, which belongs to the class of antispasmodics. It works by relaxing skeletal muscles and reducing myotonia (inability of muscles to relax). It can relax vascular smooth muscles (muscle found in the wall of blood vessels) and improve blood circulation. It can also suppress pain reflexes. These effects of Skelact 50 mg Tablet help to reduce pain and spasms in the muscle effectively.
Skelact 50 mg Tablet is available in the form of tablets. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of Skelact 50 mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, weakness, drowsiness and dizziness. These side effects are mild and temporary. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
It is not recommended to take Skelact 50 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Skelact 50 mg Tablet or any other contents. It is also not recommended for breastfeeding women. Before taking Skelact 50 mg Tablet , inform your doctor if you have any liver disease or are pregnant. Skelact 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children. Elderly patients may require dose adjustments. Skelact 50 mg Tablet may not interact with alcohol. Skelact 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.