Generic name: tizanidine hydrochloride
Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Tizanidine Capsules
Tizanidine is indicated for the management of spasticity. Because of the short duration of therapeutic effect, treatment with tizanidine should be reserved for those daily activities and times when relief of spasticity is most important [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
Tizanidine Capsules Dosage and Administration
Dosing Information
Tizanidine hydrochloride capsules may be prescribed with or without food. Once the formulation has been selected and the decision to take with or without food has been made, this regimen should not be altered.
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