Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Thiocolchicoside
Drug Class
Muscle Relaxant
Chemical Class
Benzothiadiazolamine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Colril?
Uses
Tizanidine is a short-acting muscle relaxer . It works by blocking nerve impulses (pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Tizanidi...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzothiadiazolamine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Gastrointestinal Anticholinergics/Antispasmodics and Antispasmodic Agent pharmacological group
It belongs to Benzothiadiazolamine. It belongs to Alpha adrenergic agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Gastrointestinal Anticholinergics/Antispasmodics and Antispasmodic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Tizanidine is 253.71.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
2 to 4 mg — 8 hourly
Max. 36mg/day for neurological disorders.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take tizanidine exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not u
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Flaccid paralysis, muscular hypotonia
Important Warnings
Oral administration causes diarrhoea, posology must be properly reduced
Side Effects
Diarrhoea.
Drug Interactions
Taking tizanidine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication
a sleeping pill
a muscle relaxer
or medicine for anxiety or seizures. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: acyclovir
ticlopidine
zileuton
birth control pills
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised, avoid
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 237.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 23.75 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 409.4
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 237.5
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