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How to Take Tizanidine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet as well as capsule, to take by mouth with or without food, twice or thrice a day.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: Spasticity-PO- The initial recommended dose is 2 mg once daily for, increase slowly if needed, up to 24 mg/day in 3-4 divided doses. Max: 24 mg/day; 8 mg/dose.
Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions: 2-4 mg 3 times/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Tizanidine

This medication is a centrally acting muscle relaxant.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Tizanidine


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