Tizanidine : How to Use

Tizanidine - Systemic

Brand Names

Zanaflex Tizanidine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug 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 family doctor. To do so may increase the risk of side effects.

Dosage

The dose of tizanidine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of tizanidine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For muscle relaxation:
  - Adults The dose is 8 milligrams - mg every six to eight hours as needed. No more than 36 mg must be taken within a twenty-four-hour period.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug 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 drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.