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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:49 PM IST
Tolflex 150 mg Tablet is used to treat acute musculoskeletal pain (pain within the body starts from muscles, bones, or joints). It contains Tolperisone, which works on the spinal cord and centres in the brain to relieve contraction or muscle stiffness without a decrease in strength. It increases the supply of blood to the muscles. This improves the movement and muscle pain. It may cause common side effects, such as dizziness, sleepiness, diarrhoea, sweating, abdominal pain, and 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 :

TOLPERISONE-150MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Merck Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Tolflex 150 mg Tablet

Tolflex 150 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as centrally acting muscle relaxants used to treat acute musculoskeletal pain (pain within the body starts from muscles, bones, or joints). Acute musculoskeletal pain is pain perceived within an area of the body and assumed to occur from the muscles, joints, or bones in that area. Excluded from the definition is pain due to severe local causes, such as fractures, tumours, or infections, and general and neural reasons.

Tolflex 150 mg Tablet contains  Tolperisone, a muscle relaxant. It works on the spinal cord and centres in the brain to relieve contraction or muscle stiffness without a decrease in strength. It increases the supply of blood to the muscles. This improves the movement and pain of muscles.

Take Tolflex 150 mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Tolflex 150 mg Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects, such as dizziness, sleepiness, diarrhoea, sweating, abdominal pain, and weakness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet inform your doctor if you have any allergies, myasthenia gravis (weakness in muscles), asthma, and hay fever. If you are pregnant, think they may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you should talk to your doctor for advice before taking this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet . If you are a breastfeeding mother, immediately contact your doctor.

Uses of Tolflex 150 mg Tablet

Treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain (pain within the body starts from muscles, bones, or joints) and severe back pain.

Medicinal Benefits

Tolflex 150 mg Tablet belongs to a group known as centrally-acting muscle relaxants. Tolflex 150 mg Tablet used to treat acute musculoskeletal pain (pain within the body starts from muscles, bones, or joints). It works on the spinal cord and centres in the brain to relieve contraction or muscle stiffness without a decrease in strength. It increases the supply of blood to the muscles. This improves the movement and pain of muscles. It relieves spine and joint pain.

Side Effects of Tolflex 150 mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Diarrhea
  • Sweating
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weakness

Directions for Use

You can take the Tolflex 150 mg Tablet after meals or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before taking this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet inform your doctor if you have any allergies, myasthenia gravis (weakness in muscles), asthma, and hay fever. If you have hypersensitivity: flushing, rash, wheezing, severe itching of the skin, difficulty in breathing with or without swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, difficulty in swallowing, low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, fast decrease in blood pressure. Feeling these symptoms taking this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet should be stopped immediately and the doctor or the nearest emergency department contacted immediately. If you are pregnant, think they may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby should talk to your doctor for advice before taking this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet . If you are a breastfeeding mother immediately contact your doctor.

Therapeutic Class

SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take it with a glass of milk or after food.

  • Tolflex 150 mg Tablet may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Do not drive or do anything needing concentration until you know how it affects you.

  • Avoid drinking alcohol when taking Tolflex 150 mg Tablet as it may cause too much drowsiness.

  • Do not stop taking Tolflex 150 mg Tablet suddenly without informing your doctor if you have been on it for a long time.

Habit Forming

No

How Tolflex 150 mg Tablet Works

Tolflex 150 mg Tablet contains Tolperisone, a muscle relaxant. It works on the spinal cord and centres in the brain to relieve contraction or muscle stiffness without a decrease in strength. It increases the supply of blood to the muscles. This improves the movement and pain of muscles.

What if I have taken an overdose of Tolflex 150 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Tolflex 150 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid drinking alcohol when taking Tolflex 150 mg Tablet as it may cause too much drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant consult with your doctor before taking this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet . Although, there is no evidence that Tolflex 150 mg Tablet would have a harmful effect on the baby, after careful evaluation of the risk or benefit ratio the doctor should decide whether to take this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet or not, especially in the first three months of pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Tolflex 150 mg Tablet must not be used during breastfeeding

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Driving

Caution

Tolflex 150 mg Tablet may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Do not drive or do anything needing concentration until you know how it affects you.

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Liver

Unsafe

Those who have severe liver problems should not take this medicine because the most dangerous adverse event has been observed.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Those who have severe kidney problems should not take this medicine because the most dangerous adverse event has been observed.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Tolflex 150 mg Tablet in children have not been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

L-2, J.R. Complex, Gate No. 4, Village Mandoli, Delhi-110 093, India
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FAQs

Tolflex 150 mg Tablet is used to treat acute musculoskeletal pain (pain within the body starts from muscles, bones, or joints). It works on the spinal cord and centres in the brain to relieve contraction or muscle stiffness without a decrease in strength. It increases the supply of blood to the muscles. This improves the movement and pain of muscles.
Tolflex 150 mg Tablet is not a direct painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant frequently used where specific muscles are in constant contraction. It is used in the treatment of long-duration pain. It works by relieving the spasm and relaxing the muscles. It is important to know that this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet is not advised to be taken in all conditions of pain. Your doctor will make a decision when to prescribe this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet .
Yes, there are risks that Tolflex 150 mg Tablet can cause sleepiness and drowsiness and. Therefore, avoid working with heavy machines or driving while you take this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet . Before starting the Tolflex 150 mg Tablet inform the doctor and also tell if you are on any sleep Tolflex 150 mg Tablet .
No, Tolflex 150 mg Tablet is not an addictive medicine. It is a muscle relaxant medicine and has no addictive ability.
Tolflex 150 mg Tablet is given to patients with chronic back pain. It is a muscle relaxant. it relaxes the spasm of the back muscles which helps in reducing the pain. Inform your doctor to accurately diagnose the cause for the back pain before you start taking this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet .
Taking this Tolflex 150 mg Tablet should not be discontinued early even if you feel the effect of Tolflex 150 mg Tablet too weak or strong. In such cases inform your doctor.

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