Tandolax Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Tandolax Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Tandolax Tablet? (Tandolax kya hai)

Tandolax Tablet is manufactured by High-Q International. It contains Tizanidine Hydrochloride and belongs to the Central Muscle Relaxant (Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist) class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Muscle Spasm
• Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
• Spasticity after Stroke or Spinal Cord Injury
• Acute back pain with muscle spasm (Kamar dard)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Adults for whom a doctor has confirmed and prescribed this medicine
• Patients who do not have an allergy to this drug class
• With a doctor's prescription and guidance

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• If you have an allergy to Tizanidine or this drug class
• Without a doctor's prescription
• During pregnancy or lactation without medical advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• 2–4mg every 6–8 hours (max 36mg/day)

• Not recommended without specialist advice

• Do not exceed the recommended limit

• Take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• As per your doctor's prescription
• Take at the same time every day
• With or without food

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• As directed by your doctor
• Maintain a daily routine

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist. Generally, taking it with food reduces stomach irritation unless the packaging states otherwise.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Causes significant sedation — avoid driving or operating machinery
• Do not stop suddenly after prolonged use — taper gradually
• Avoid with fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin (dangerous interaction)
• Use with caution in liver disease — hepatotoxicity risk

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Below 30°C, away from moisture.
• Keep out of the reach of children

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Drowsiness/Sedation
• Dizziness (Chakkar)
• Dry mouth
• Hypotension (BP gir jaana)
• Weakness (Kamzori)

• Severe hypotension with first dose
• Liver toxicity (hepatotoxicity) — monitor LFTs in first 6 months
• Hallucinations (Wahm/Khayalaat)

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• Fluvoxamine — contraindicated (dangerous rise in Tizanidine levels)
• Ciprofloxacin — contraindicated
• Antihypertensives — additive BP lowering
• CNS depressants/alcohol — excessive sedation

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

• Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
• If side effects worsen or new symptoms develop
• If the infection or condition does not improve in 3–5 days

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price depends on the pharmacy and pack size.)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Tandolax Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Tandolax (Tizanidine) is prescribed by doctors for muscle spasm and spasticity — such as back pain, post-stroke, or after MS.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: 2–4mg every 6–8 hours. Follow your doctor's instructions. It causes drowsiness, so taking it at night is preferred.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Tandolax 2mg tablet approximately Rs. 25–40 per tablet.

Q: Kya Tandolax se gaadi chala sakte hain?

A: No — Tizanidine causes significant drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or any work requiring concentration.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, low blood pressure. Liver toxicity and hallucinations are rare but serious.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-03

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

The information on this page is for awareness only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. PakVita is not responsible for any harm.