Tizanidine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Zanaflex
Proper Use of This MedicineTake this
medicine only as directed. Do not take more of it and do not take it more
often than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
Dosing - The dose of tizanidine will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of tizanidine. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For muscle relaxation:
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Adults - The dose is 8 milligrams (mg) every six to eight hours
as needed. No more than 36 mg should be taken within a twenty-four-hour period.
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Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, and you remember
within an hour or so of the missed dose, take it as soon as you remember.
However, if you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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