Tizorel 4mg Tablet contains Tizanidine 4mg, a centrally acting muscle relaxant. It works primarily on alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the central nervous system, reducing excessive muscle activity and helping relieve muscle spasms and increased muscle tone. Pakistani listings identify Tizorel 4mg as a Martin Dow Marker/Merck Marker product and commonly available in a 10-tablet pack.

Uses

Tizorel 4mg may be prescribed for:

• Painful muscle spasms
• Muscle stiffness and tightness
• Muscle spasticity
• Spasticity associated with neurological conditions
• Muscle spasms related to musculoskeletal conditions
• Spasticity following certain spinal or neurological disorders

Benefits

• Helps relax tight muscles
• Reduces painful muscle spasms
• Helps decrease excessive muscle tone
• May improve movement when stiffness or spasms restrict mobility
• Provides relief from muscle-related discomfort

Composition

Each tablet contains:

• Tizanidine Hydrochloride equivalent to Tizanidine 4mg

Drug class: Centrally acting muscle relaxant

Dosage form: Tablet

Pack size: 10 tablets

Dosage & How to Take

• Take Tizorel 4mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water.
• Tizanidine can cause drowsiness, dizziness and low blood pressure, particularly when starting treatment or increasing the dose.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Take it consistently in relation to meals, as food can affect tizanidine exposure.
• Do not suddenly discontinue prolonged or high-dose treatment without medical advice.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Weakness
• Tiredness
• Low blood pressure
• Constipation
• Nausea

These effects are also reported in Pakistani pharmacy information for Tizorel 4mg.

Seek medical attention if you experience severe fainting, difficulty breathing, an unusually slow heartbeat or other serious symptoms.

Precautions

• Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or low blood pressure.
• Avoid alcohol because it can increase drowsiness and the blood-pressure-lowering effect.
• Tizanidine has important drug interactions. Ciprofloxacin and fluvoxamine should not be taken with tizanidine because they can substantially increase tizanidine levels.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take.
• Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only after professional medical advice.
• Do not increase the dose yourself.

Tizorel 4mg Price in Pakistan

Current Pakistani pharmacy listings show approximately Rs. 142–143 for 10 tablets. Servaid lists Tizorel 4mg 10's at Rs. 142.80, while ChemistDirect lists it at Rs. 142.

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FAQs

Q1: What is Tizorel 4mg Tablet used for?

Tizorel 4mg is used to relieve muscle spasms, stiffness and spasticity.

Q2: What is the active ingredient in Tizorel 4mg?

It contains Tizanidine 4mg.

Q3: Is Tizorel a painkiller?

No. Tizorel is a muscle relaxant. It may reduce pain when the pain is associated with muscle spasms.

Q4: Does Tizorel 4mg cause sleepiness?

Yes. Drowsiness and dizziness are common, so avoid driving until you know how the medicine affects you.

Q5: Can Tizorel be used for back pain?

It may be prescribed when back pain is associated with muscle spasm, but it is not appropriate for every type of back pain.