Description

1. Product Overview:
Flexiril® 10 mg is a tablet formulation of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride, a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used for short-term relief of muscle spasms associated with acute musculoskeletal conditions.

2. Composition:
Active Ingredient: Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride 10 mg | Dosage Form: Tablet

3. Pharmacological Class:
Centrally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

4. Mechanism of Action:
Cyclobenzaprine acts at the brainstem level to reduce tonic somatic motor activity, thereby decreasing muscle spasm without directly affecting skeletal muscle function.

5. Indications:
Acute muscle spasm | Muscle strain and sprain | Musculoskeletal pain | Adjunct to rest and physical therapy

6. Dosage & Administration:
As prescribed by physician | Oral use | Usually taken 2–3 times daily | May be taken with or without food

7. Clinical Benefits:
Relieves muscle stiffness and spasm | Improves range of motion | Reduces pain in acute musculoskeletal conditions | Supports faster recovery

8. Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to Cyclobenzaprine | Concomitant use with MAO inhibitors | Recent myocardial infarction | Hyperthyroidism

9. Precautions:
May cause drowsiness and dizziness | Avoid driving or operating machinery | Use cautiously in elderly patients | Avoid alcohol consumption

10. Drug Interactions:
May interact with CNS depressants, SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, and MAO inhibitors, increasing sedation or serotonin syndrome risk

11. Special Populations:
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed | Lactation: Not recommended without medical advice | Pediatric: Safety not well established | Elderly: Increased sensitivity to adverse effects

12. Adverse Effects:
Drowsiness | Dry mouth | Dizziness | Fatigue | Blurred vision | Constipation

13. Storage Conditions:
Store below 30°C | Protect from light and moisture | Keep out of reach of children

14. Packaging:
Tablet in blister pack

15. Manufacturer:
Everest Pharmaceutical Ltd.