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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST
TOLKEM SR 450MG 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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Manufacturer/Marketer

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET

TOLKEM SR 450MG 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.

TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET as prescribed. You are advised to take TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET. If you are a breastfeeding mother, immediately contact your doctor.

Uses of TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET

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

Medicinal Benefits

TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET belongs to a group known as centrally-acting muscle relaxants. TOLKEM SR 450MG 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.

Directions for Use

You can take the TOLKEM SR 450MG 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

Side Effects of TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET

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

Drug Warnings

Before taking this TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET. If you are a breastfeeding mother immediately contact your doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: No interactions reported in clinical trials.

Drug-Food interactions:  No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease interactions:  No interactions found/established.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

  • TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET as it may cause too much drowsiness.

  • Do not stop taking TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET suddenly without informing your doctor if you have been on it for a long time.

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of kidney function and liver function is advised during treatment with TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Acute musculoskeletal pain: 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. Types of pain are named according to the area affected, e.g., neck pain, back pain, elbow pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, buttock pain, ankle pain, and knee pain. Musculoskeletal pain is so common as to be observed by some as a normal part of life. Severe causes of this disease are uncommon. Most episodes are self-limiting. Economic costs occur when acute musculoskeletal pain is examined and treated unnecessarily.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid drinking alcohol when taking TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET. Although, there is no evidence that TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET or not, especially in the first three months of pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET must not be used during breastfeeding

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Driving

Caution

TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET in children have not been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
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FAQs

TOLKEM SR 450MG 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.
TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET is not advised to be taken in all conditions of pain. Your doctor will make a decision when to prescribe this TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET.
Yes, there are risks that TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET can cause sleepiness and drowsiness and. Therefore, avoid working with heavy machines or driving while you take this TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET. Before starting the TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET inform the doctor and also tell if you are on any sleep TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET.
No, TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET is not an addictive medicine. It is a muscle relaxant medicine and has no addictive ability.
TOLKEM SR 450MG 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 TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET.
Taking this TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET should not be discontinued early even if you feel the effect of TOLKEM SR 450MG TABLET too weak or strong. In such cases inform your doctor.

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