Ingredient

Dantrolene Sodium Hydrate

Dantrolene sodium hydrate is a medication that helps with skeletal muscle relaxation.

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MFDS ingredient code M222949

What does it do?

Dantrolene sodium hydrate belongs to the class of skeletal muscle relaxants and is used to alleviate muscle spasms or stiffness. It is primarily utilized in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

This ingredient inhibits the release of calcium ions within muscle cells, reducing muscle contractions. As a result, the muscles relax, alleviating symptoms of spasms or stiffness.

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Good to know

Dantrolene sodium hydrate is characterized by its action directly on the muscle itself, rather than on the central nervous system, to relax the muscles. Unlike other muscle relaxants, it does not block nerve transmission but participates directly in calcium regulation within muscle cells.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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