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Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR is a product of RPG Life Sciences Ltd
Composition: Thiocolchicoside (8mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR

Description:

Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. To maximize the benefits, follow all instructions carefully and get regular checkups to monitor the progress of the treatment.


There is limited data available regarding the common side effects of Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms while taking Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.


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 about all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses:

  • Muscle relaxation

Directions For Use:

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. Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Myoflex

  • Limited data available

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR?

Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR is a muscle relaxant that is used in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions. It is to be used for acute conditions related to the spinal column.

Is Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR a steroid?

No, Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.

Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR is derived from which plant?

Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR is a semi-synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring compound colchicine from the plant Gloriosa superb.

Is Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR safe?

Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. Recently, there have been reports that one of the products formed in the body when taking Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR at high doses may cause damage to some cells, which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to the unborn child, and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

How does Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR works?

Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasms.

Is Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR addictive?

No, Myoflex 8mg Tablet SR is not known to have any addiction potential.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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