Alsolide MR Tablet

Alsolide MR Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Alsolide MR Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It is best taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, and sleepiness. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

• Pain due to muscle spasm

Pain due to muscle spasm
Alsolide MR Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. Apart from pain, Alsolide MR Tablet also reduces fever associated with muscular pain.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nobel MR

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Sleepiness
• Weakness
• Increased liver enzymes
• Dryness in mouth

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alsolide MR Tablet is to be taken with food.

Alsolide MR Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Nimesulide, Paracetamol and Tizanidine which relieve pain and relax the muscles.Nimesulide is a non- steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) and Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works on brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

• You have been prescribed Alsolide MR Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
• Take it with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
• You may see results within 1.5 to 2 hours after taking Alsolide MR Tablet. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Alsolide MR Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications with Paracetamol in them.
• Along with taking Alsolide MR Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from muscle pain.

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