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Sopton Tablet (Tizanidine Hydrochloride)

Sopton Tablet (Tizanidine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tizanidine Hydrochloride›1.144mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Hyuons Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
500 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201106366 · Approved 2011.09.09 · Insurance code 670605900

Summary

Main use
Relief of muscle spasms (e.g., lower back pain) and spastic paralysis (e.g., cerebral palsy)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
1. Muscle spasm Administer tizanidine 1-2㎎ orally 3 times daily after meals. 2. Spastic paralysis Initially, administer tizanidine 1-2㎎ orally 3 times daily after meals. Once an effect is observed, gradually increase the dose to 6-9㎎ daily, divided into 3 doses after meals. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hyuons Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of muscle spasms (e.g., lower back pain) and spastic paralysis (e.g., cerebral palsy)

  • Muscle spasm
  • shoulder-hand syndrome
  • low back pain
  • intervertebral disc herniation
  • spastic paralysis
  • cerebrovascular disorders
  • spastic spinal paralysis
  • cervical spondylosis
  • cerebral palsy
  • post-traumatic sequelae
  • spinal cord injury
  • head trauma
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This medication is used to relieve muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal disorders. It is particularly effective for muscle spasms accompanying conditions such as shoulder-hand syndrome, low back pain, and intervertebral disc herniation. It is also utilized for symptoms of spastic paralysis caused by neurologic disorders. It helps alleviate rigidity caused by various neurological issues such as cerebrovascular disorders, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injuries, thereby improving patients' movements. Thus, it is widely used for symptom relief in various musculoskeletal and neurologic-related illnesses.

How to take

Adult dose

1. Muscle spasm Administer tizanidine 1-2㎎ orally 3 times daily after meals. 2. Spastic paralysis Initially, administer tizanidine 1-2㎎ orally 3 times daily after meals. Once an effect is observed, gradually increase the dose to 6-9㎎ daily, divided into 3 doses after meals. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication contains the ingredient tizanidine, which helps alleviate muscle tension. However, it should not be used in patients who are allergic to this medication or in those with severely impaired liver function, as well as in children and adolescents. Additionally, it may be dangerous to take this medication with certain antibiotics or antidepressants, so it is essential to consult a doctor. Patients with poor liver function or decreased kidney function, as well as those with heart diseases, should exercise extreme caution while using this medication. In particular, patients with compromised liver function should undergo regular liver function tests during the first four months of taking this medication. Symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, and hypotension may occur during the course of treatment, so it is advisable to avoid activities requiring concentration, such as driving or operating machinery. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any other medications, it is crucial to inform your healthcare provider. Special care is needed when taking it along with antihypertensives, sedatives, sleeping pills, and certain antibiotics. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctor before taking this medication, and women who may become pregnant should use it cautiously. Serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, hypotension, and coma may occur in cases of overdose, so strict adherence to the prescribed dosage is necessary, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported immediately to healthcare providers. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container. Additionally, caution must be taken as it may discolor when prepared with alkaline drugs. Lastly, this medication may lead to psychological dependence when taken for an extended period, so it should be strictly administered according to the doctor's prescribed duration and dosage.

Side effects

  • Insomnia
  • sleep disorders
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • bradycardia
  • hypotension
  • gastrointestinal disorders
  • dry mouth
  • nausea
  • hepatitis
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  • liver failure
  • myopathy
  • fatigue
  • blood pressure drop
  • elevated transaminase levels
  • hallucinations
  • confusion
  • syncope
  • blurred vision
  • lethargy
  • withdrawal symptoms
  • vomiting
  • QT(c) prolongation
  • somnolence
  • miosis
  • anxiety
  • dyspnea
  • coma

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, preferably at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This method of storage helps maintain the drug's effectiveness for an extended period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle

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