Tizanidine
Also sold as: Sirdalud
Prescription neededMuscle relaxants
Comes as:Tablet
Also sold as: Sirdalud
For short-term muscle spasm: usually 2 to 4 mg up to three times a day. For long-term stiffness the doctor starts with 2 mg and increases slowly; do not take more than 36 mg a day.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Ciprofloxacin raises tizanidine levels many times and can cause very low blood pressure and fainting; do not use together.
Together they can cause low blood pressure and slow heartbeat.