Tolpidol OD 150mg Tablet

Tolpidol OD 150mg Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms. Tolpidol OD 150mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach and reduce the chance of side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, vomiting, and nausea. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

• Muscle relaxation

Tolpidol OD 150mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

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. Tolpidol OD 150mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Dryness in mouth
• Muscle weakness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Tolpidol OD 150mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tolpidol OD 150mg 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tolpidol OD 150mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

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

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Tolpidol OD 150mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. However, caution is advised in patients with underlying kidney disease who are taking this medicine.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Tolpidol OD 150mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Tolpidol OD 150mg 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.

Chemical Class

Piperidine derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting