This medication is a muscle relaxant, for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.  It blocks pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.

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Adult: Oral: 350 mg 3-4 times/day for up to 2-3 weeks.

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, three times daily and before sleeping at night with or without food.

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• It should be used only for acute treatment.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, children <16 years, pregnancy, elderly.

• It may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption while you are using this medication .

•  Most common: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache.
•  Central Nervous System: Clumsiness, irritability, sleeplessness.
•  Heart: Fast heart rate, facial flushing, postural hypotension.
•  Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, and epigastric discomfort.
•  Miscellaneous: Skin rash, difficulty in breathing, fever, weakness, burning in the eyes.

Avoid abrupt withdrawal.
Avoid dosage changes without your doctor's advice.

Oral: Store at 15-30°C. Store it in air tight container and keep away from children.