Stozic Information

Stozic is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Leg Cramps. Secondary and off-label uses of Stozic have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Stozic depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Stozic have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Stozic go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Stozic has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Stozic related warnings talks about Stozic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Stozic contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Stozic may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Stozic is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Stozic Benefits & Uses
Stozic Dosage & How to Take
Stozic Side Effects
Stozic Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Stozic with Other Drugs
Stozic Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Stozic
Stozic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Stozic Benefits & Uses

Stozic is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Leg Cramps

Other Benefits

Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)

Stozic 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: Leg Cramps Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Leg Cramps Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Stozic Related Warnings

Is the use of Stozic safe for pregnant women?

Stozic can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Stozic right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Stozic safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Stozic on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Stozic will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Stozic on the Kidneys?

Stozic has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Stozic on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Stozic on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Stozic on the Heart?

There may be severe side effects of Stozic on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Stozic with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ketoconazole

Moderate

Dipyridamole

Aspirin

Clopidogrel

Naproxen

Mild

Warfarin

Heparin

Stozic Contraindications

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

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Stroke
Low Blood Pressure
Allergy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Peptic Ulcer

Frequently asked Questions about Stozic

Is this Stozic habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Stozic has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Stozic since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Stozic should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Stozic is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Stozic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Stozic

Taking Stozic with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Stozic

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Stozic.

Unknown