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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:48 PM IST
Tidired 2mg Tablet is used to treat muscle spasticity (muscles become heavy, stiff, and difficult to move) and relieve discomfort due to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions like stiffness, tension, rigidity, and muscle spasms. It contains Tizanidine that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, sore throat, runny nose, blurred vision, or weakness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

TIZANIDINE-2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Redson Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Tidired 2mg Tablet

Tidired 2mg Tablet belongs to the class of drugs called skeletal muscle relaxants used to treat muscle spasticity (muscles become heavy, stiff, and difficult to move) and relieve discomfort due to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions like stiffness, tension, rigidity, and muscle spasms. Muscle spasticity is a condition in which muscles become stiff, contract, or cause involuntary spasm, making it difficult to move, walk, or talk, which can sometimes be painful and uncomfortable.

Tidired 2mg Tablet contains Tizanidine that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Take Tidired 2mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, sore throat, runny nose, blurred vision, or weakness. Most of these side effects of Tidired 2mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Tidired 2mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tidired 2mg Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tidired 2mg Tablet. Do not consume alcohol with Tidired 2mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Tidired 2mg Tablet with fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin as it may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, or drowsiness. You are advised not to take more than 3 doses of Tidired 2mg Tablet in a single day as too much of Tidired 2mg Tablet may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Tidired 2mg Tablet.

Uses of Tidired 2mg Tablet

Treatment of Muscle spasticity

Medicinal Benefits

Tidired 2mg Tablet contains Tizanidine used to treat muscle spasms. It works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Side Effects of Tidired 2mg Tablet

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Nervousness
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Blurred vision
  • Weakness
  • Tingling sensation in the arms, legs, hands, and feet

Directions for Use

Take Tidired 2mg Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Tidired 2mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Take Tidired 2mg Tablet either with food or without food but in the same way, each time as switching between them may reduce the effectiveness of Tidired 2mg Tablet or increase adverse effects. Tidired 2mg Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tidired 2mg Tablet. Do not consume alcohol with Tidired 2mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Tidired 2mg Tablet with fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin as it may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, or drowsiness. You are advised not to take more than 3 doses of Tidired 2mg Tablet in a single day as too much of Tidired 2mg Tablet may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Tidired 2mg Tablet.

Therapeutic Class

SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TizanidineFluvoxamine
Critical
TizanidineZiprasidone
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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TIZANIDINE-2MGCaffeine containing foods/drinks
Moderate

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regular exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.

  • Massages can also be helpful.

  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.

  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.

  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.

  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.

  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

Habit Forming

No

How Tidired 2mg Tablet Works

Tidired 2mg Tablet contains Tizanidine that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

What if I have taken an overdose of Tidired 2mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Tidired 2mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, weakness, slow heart rate, confusion, fainting, shallow breathing or lightheadedness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Tidired 2mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tidired 2mg Tablet is a category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Tidired 2mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Tidired 2mg Tablet is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Tidired 2mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or vision problems in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel any of these symptoms after taking Tidired 2mg Tablet.

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Liver

Caution

Take Tidired 2mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Tidired 2mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Tidired 2mg Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Tidired 2mg Tablet is used to treat muscle spasticity (muscles become heavy, stiff, and difficult to move) and relieve discomfort due to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions like stiffness, tension, rigidity, and muscle spasms.
Tidired 2mg Tablet contains Tizanidine that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.
You are not recommended to take Tidired 2mg Tablet with ciprofloxacin as co-administration of these two medicines may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before taking Tidired 2mg Tablet with other medicines.
Tidired 2mg Tablet may cause drowsiness as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Tidired 2mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy after taking Tidired 2mg Tablet.
Tidired 2mg Tablet may cause low blood pressure, especially in patients taking antihypertensive drugs (high blood pressure-lowering medicines) or other medicines such as fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin. However, if you experience low blood pressure signs such as dizziness, light-headedness, blurred vision, or fainting, please consult a doctor.
Tidired 2mg Tablet is not recommended for patients suffering from psychotic disorders as it may cause hallucinations or worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any psychotic disorders before taking Tidired 2mg Tablet.
You are recommended to avoid taking caffeinated foods with Tidired 2mg Tablet as Tidired 2mg Tablet interacts with caffeine and cause severely low blood pressure and increase the risk of other adverse effects such as dizziness, irregular heartbeat, light-headedness, drowsiness, or fainting. However, please consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Tidired 2mg Tablet.
The side effects of Tidired 2mg Tablet include drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, sore throat, runny nose or weakness. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, sulfa and aspirin are not present in Tidired 2mg Tablet.
Tidired 2mg Tablet is gluten free. However, before use, check the package insert of the prescribed brand.
Tidired 2mg Tablet may cause insomnia or weight loss as a side effect. Few people may feel excessive sleepiness. However, if you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.
No, Tidired 2mg Tablet does not show on a drug test. Only narcotic drugs are detected on a drug test.

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