Prindol 3mg Tablet

Prindol is indicated for the treatment of muscle tension/spasm (central and peripheral muscle spasms), neck spasm (torticollis), low back pain (lumbago), and general muscle pain.

The recommended dose is 1.5-3 mg pridinol 3 times daily. The administration is independent of meals, with the onset of the effect being faster when the medicine is taken before a meal. However, if the patient suffers from low blood pressure, take the tablets after meals to reduce the risk of fainting. Or as directed by the registered physician.

Use in Children and Adolescents: No data are available on the use of Pridinol in children and adolescents.

Prindol increases the effect of medicines from the anticholinergic group. Members include, e.g., certain medicines that are used for overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, asthma treatment, and in parkinson's disease.

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients, glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, syndrome with urinary retention, gastrointestinal obstructions, arrhythmia, first trimester of pregnancy.

Common side effects: Abdominal pain, arrhythmias, asthenia, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, hypotension and nausea.

Rare side effects: Impaired ability to focus, impaired vision, diarrhea, vomiting, hypersensitivity reactions such as itching, redness of the skin, swelling or shortness of breath, impaired attention, coordination, taste, anxiety and depression.

In the first 3 months of pregnancy, Pridinol should not be taken. During the following months of pregnancy, Pridinol may be taken only after careful consideration under medical supervision and only if necessary. There is no data on the passage of Pridinol into human milk. So, using it during breastfeeding should be avoided.

Use with caution in the elderly, patients with liver or kidney problems, and those with hypotension, as the risk of circulatory problems (fainting) may be increased. Prindol contains lactose, so patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.

Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.