Tolperisone Benefits & Uses

Tolperisone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Sprain (Read More - Sprain Recovery Made Easy: Natural Remedies You Can Try)

Tolperisone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Sprain Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 50 -150 mg, TID, for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Sprain Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 50 -150 mg, TID, for course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sprain Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 50 -150 mg, TID, for course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sprain Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Tolperisone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tolperisone is used -

Moderate

Tachycardia

Tolperisone Related Warnings

Is the use of Tolperisone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Tolperisone. It is best to stop taking Tolperisone immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Tolperisone safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tolperisone. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tolperisone on the Kidneys?

Tolperisone rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tolperisone on the Liver?

Tolperisone has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Tolperisone on the Heart?

Side effects of Tolperisone rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tolperisone with Other Drugs

Tolperisone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Tolperisone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tolperisone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Tolperisone

Is this Tolperisone habit forming or addictive?

Tolperisone is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Tolperisone will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Tolperisone should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Tolperisone in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Tolperisone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tolperisone

There is no information on the effects of taking Tolperisone with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tolperisone

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tolperisone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown