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Tolperisone + Paracetamol

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Tolperisone + Paracetamol Uses

Tolperisone+Paracetamol is used for pain due to muscle spasm.

How Tolperisone + Paracetamol works

Tolperisone + Paracetamol is a combination of two medicines: Tolperisone and Paracetamol, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Tolperisone is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.

Common side effects of Tolperisone + Paracetamol

Dizziness, Weakness, Sleepiness

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Expert advice for Tolperisone + Paracetamol

You have been prescribed Tolperisone + Paracetamol to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Tolperisone + Paracetamol as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling while taking Tolperisone + Paracetamol.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.

Frequently asked questions for Tolperisone + Paracetamol

Tolperisone + Paracetamol

Q. What can I do along with Tolperisone+Paracetamol to reduce muscle pain?

If you are suffering from muscle pain due to muscle injury or overuse, you should take rest. Taking rest will help you avoid any further injury and help you recover efficiently. Make sure that you take plenty of sleep and try to reduce stress. Applying an ice pack to the affected area may help in relieving pain and inflammation. If your muscle pain is due to some other disease, follow the advice of your doctor.

Q. Can I get addicted to Tolperisone+Paracetamol?

No, there are no reports of any patient getting addicted to Tolperisone+Paracetamol.

Q. Can I stop taking Tolperisone+Paracetamol when my pain is relieved?

Tolperisone+Paracetamol is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your pain is relieved. However, Tolperisone+Paracetamol should be continued if advised by the doctor.

Q. Can the use of Tolperisone+Paracetamol cause damage to the liver?

Tolperisone+Paracetamol contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage such as fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.

Q. How long will Tolperisone+Paracetamol take to act?

It may take about an hour to see the initial benefit of pain relief after taking Tolperisone+Paracetamol.

Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Tolperisone+Paracetamol be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tolperisone+Paracetamol?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.