Muscle spasms
Adult: 200-400 mg tid.
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Muscle spasms Adult: 200-400 mg tid.
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Contraindications
Porphyria; pregnancy and lactation.
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Special Precautions
Hepatic or renal impairment; depression; muscle weakness; impaired respiratory function; elderly or debilitated patients; history of epilepsy; may impair ability to operate machinery.
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Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness; GI disturbances, paraesthesia, weakness; headache, dizziness, ataxia, paradoxical excitement; visual disturbances; arrhythmias, hypotension; hypersensitivity reactions; blood dyscrasias.
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Drug Interactions
Additive effects with CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, barbiturates, hypnotics, opioid analgesics.
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Mephenoxalone is a mild tranquiliser used in the treatment of anxiety and muscular spasm. |
MIMS Class
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