• Alcofen 10 Tablet is a muscle relaxer
• It is used to treat muscular symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to the head, brain, or spine
• Alcofen 10 Tablet can be taken with food
• In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time
• You should Take Alcofen 10 Tablet regularly while you need it
• Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
• Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness
• If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know
• Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
• To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders
• You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Alcofen 10 Tablet

• In Muscle relaxation Alcofen 10 Tablet is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles
• It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms
• It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement
• Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit
• Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous
• In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time
• This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alcofen 10 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Can Alcofen 10 Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Alcofen 10 Tablet can cause sleepiness. It can make a person dizzy due to its sedative effect. It can also affect vision and therefore you should avoid driving and using heavy machinery until and unless you know how Alcofen 10 Tablet affects you.

Does Alcofen 10 Tablet help anxiety?

Though Alcofen 10 Tablet is not approved to treat anxiety disorders, it has been observed in some studies that it is effective in treating stress which occurs after a trauma.

Can I take Alcofen 10 Tablet if I have a liver problem?

If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Alcofen 10 Tablet. This is because the medicine may increase the production of liver enzymes. Hence, regular laboratory examination of liver enzymes is required while taking this medicine as advised by your doctor.

Does Alcofen 10 Tablet have any effect on kidneys?

Alcofen 10 Tablet may cause side effects in patients with normal kidney function which include excessive day time urination (pollakiuria), burning sensation while urinating (dysuria), and loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence). Generally, a lower dose of this medicine is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.

How should Alcofen 10 Tablet be taken?

Take Alcofen 10 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Alcofen 10 Tablet then it should be consumed with food or milk. However, for night cramps, it would be best to use the medicine at night time or 1 hour before doing specific tasks like physiotherapy or washing.

Common and Known Side effects of Alcofen 10 Tablet

• Dizziness
• Convulsion
• Nausea
• Headache
• Sedation
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)
• Agitation
• Constipation
• Increased white blood cell count
• Chills
• Urinary retention