Tolkem D Tablet

Composition of Tolkem D Tablet

Tolkem D Tablet contains Tolperisone (150mg) + Diclofenac (50mg). It belongs to the Centrally acting muscle relaxant and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug class of medicines.

Uses of Tolkem D Tablet

Pain due to muscle spasm

Key benefits

• In Pain due to muscle spasm Tolkem-D 150mg/50mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether
• it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Once you see some improvement
• you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly.

How Tolkem D Tablet works

Tolkem-D 150mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Tolperisone and Diclofenac, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles.

How to take Tolkem D Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolkem-D 150mg/50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Tolkem-D 150mg/50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, muscle weakness, a fall in blood pressure and slowed breathing. It can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Tolkem D Tablet

Most side effects of Tolkem D are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Tolkem D Tablet

Warnings and precautions

This medicine causes drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Use it for the short course your doctor has prescribed — these are not intended for long-term use. Do not stop a long course abruptly without asking your doctor. Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy.

Do not take Tolkem D if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with myasthenia gravis or severe liver disease. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, sleeping tablets, antihistamines and opioid painkillers all add to the drowsiness, sometimes dangerously. Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time.

How to store Tolkem D Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Tolkem D Tablet

Tolkem-D 150mg/50mg Tablet helps relieve pain and muscle spasm that may occur due to strains, sprains, and muscle injuries. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Tolkem-D 150mg/50mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Drug class:

Centrally acting muscle relaxant and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug