Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, weakness, and sleepiness. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Pain due to muscle spasm

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Tolperisone and Paracetamol, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Tolperisone is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.

Q: What if you forget to take Tolfend P Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

You have been prescribed Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.

It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.

Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling while taking Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet.

Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.

Q. What can I do along with Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet to reduce muscle pain?

If you are suffering from muscle pain due to muscle injury or overuse, you should take rest. Taking rest will help you avoid any further injury and help you recover efficiently. Make sure that you take plenty of sleep and try to reduce stress. Applying an ice pack to the affected area may help in relieving pain and inflammation. If your muscle pain is due to some other disease, follow the advice of your doctor.

Q. Can I get addicted to Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet?

No, there are no reports of any patient getting addicted to Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet.

Q. Can I stop taking Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your pain is relieved. However, Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet should be continued if advised by the doctor.

Q. Can the use of Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet cause damage to the liver?

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage such as fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.

Q. How long will Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet take to act?

It may take about an hour to see the initial benefit of pain relief after taking Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet.

Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

In Pain due to muscle spasm

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet also reduces fever that sometimes accompany a muscle spasm.

Dizziness

Weakness

Sleepiness

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:UNSAFE

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CAUTION

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.

Liver:CAUTION

Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Tolfend P 150mg/325mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

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