Cyclobenzaprine

Product Description

Cyclobenzaprine medicine is based on the ingredient cyclobenzaprine, and with its help treats muscle pain and stiffness, injuries, strains and muscle spasms. It is considered to be one of the most effective muscle relaxants.

Before start taking Cyclobenzaprine, consult your doctor for special dosage adjustment and duration of the treatment. It is usually prescribed is 30 mg of the medicine per day (it makes 3 times per day, a dosage of 10 mg tablet). Do not exceed the dose of 60 mg a day. It is recommended to take Cyclobenzaprine on a full stomach, in order to avoid stomach upset.

In case it happens to miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not try to catch up by overdosing. If the time for the next schedule dose has come, take only one of them.

Store Cyclobenzaprine at 25°C (77°F).When you are at excursion the permitted temperature is up to 15-30°C (59-86°F). Keep away from children and throw the packing away when it is out of date.

If you suspect overdose, require immediately medical attention or visit your local poisoning center. The symptoms of overdose are extreme nervousness, restlessness, hallucination, difficult breathing, seizure, irregular heartbeat, flushed skin, sudden tiredness, vomiting, unstable temperature, unusual muscle stiffness, and other more severe conditions.

It is not recommended to mix Cyclobenzaprine with alcohol, illegal drugs, barbitures and other CNS depressants. You must be informed that in combination with MAO inhibitors this medicine can lead to life-threatening interactions.

Safety Information

It is very important to inform your doctor about your medical history, in order to avoid any side effect during treatment with Cyclobenzaprine or to minimize them by following strictly your doctor’s advice. This medicine may not be suitable for you, in case you have suffered from glaucoma, overactive thyroid gland, any allergies, difficult urinating or heart diseases. In case of the conditions listed above, you may need special dosage adjustment and monitoring during treatment. Advise with your doctor if you are pregnant, breast-feeder or you plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Side Effect

During treatment with Cyclobenzaprine are possible side effects to occur. They can be described as headache, dizziness, stomach upset, dry mouth or constipation. They are like side reactions until your organism get used to the medicine. If they last for more than a few days, call your doctor. If the side effects become more serious, like difficult urinating, stiffness, swelling of the face and tongue, rapid heartbeat, skin rash and itching, you may need to stop using Cyclobenzaprine. This medicine causes dizziness and lightheadedness, so change your position slowly for your best safely. If you notice any other side effects not listed above, call your doctor immediately.