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Prindol is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Pridinol has a central muscle relaxant effect. It works mainly on the central nervous system (CNS), in the brainstem and the spinal cord, where it selectively inhibits polysynaptic reflexes. In simple terms, when a muscle is injured or strained, the nervous system keeps sending hyperactive signals, and the muscle stays locked in a painful contraction (spasm). Pridinol dampens these overactive reflexes and blocks the excessive signals travelling from the spine to the muscles. The skeletal muscles can then relax, and the localized tension eases.
Pridinol also has an anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) action. It acts as an antagonist to acetylcholine, a primary neurotransmitter that triggers muscle contractions. By blocking the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, it directly counters the chemical signals that set off muscle spasms in both smooth and skeletal muscles. This is also why it helps reduce the muscle rigidity and tremors associated with parkinsonism.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The usual dose of pridinol is 1.5 to 3 mg, taken 3 times daily. You can take it with or without food. The effect starts faster if the tablets are taken before a meal. But if the patient has low blood pressure, take the tablets after meals, because this lowers the risk of fainting. Otherwise, follow the directions of the registered physician.
Use in Children and Adolescents: No data are available on the use of Pridinol in children and adolescents.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Pridinol Mesilate are abdominal pain, arrhythmias, asthenia, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, hypotension and nausea. Rare side effects are impaired ability to focus, impaired vision, diarrhea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity reactions such as itching, redness of the skin, swelling or shortness of breath. Impaired attention, coordination and taste, anxiety and depression can also occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Take care when giving Pridinol Mesilate to elderly patients, to people with liver or kidney problems, and to those with low blood pressure (hypotension), because the risk of circulatory problems such as fainting may be higher in them. The tablets also contain lactose. So anyone with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Contraindications
Pridinol Mesilate should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to the active substance or to any of the excipients. It is also not suitable if you have glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, a syndrome with urinary retention, gastrointestinal obstructions or arrhythmia. Don't use it in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pridinol should not be taken in the first 3 months of pregnancy. In the months after that, it may be taken only if it's necessary, and only after careful thought under a doctor's supervision. No data is available on whether Pridinol passes into human milk, so it's best to avoid it while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
If someone takes an overdose of Pridinol Mesilate, they need to see a doctor straight away.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Pridinol Mesilate below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Prindol 3 mg
What is Prindol 3 mg Tablet?
Prindol 3 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Pridinol Mesilate. It is made by The ACME Laboratories Ltd. It belongs to the Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants group of medicines.
What is Prindol used for?
Prindol is used for: Pain, Low Back Pain.
What are the side effects of Prindol?
Common side effects of Pridinol Mesilate are abdominal pain, arrhythmias, asthenia, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, hypotension and nausea. Rare side effects are impaired ability to focus, impaired vision, diarrhea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity reactions such as itching, redness of the skin, swelling or shortness of breath.
Can I take Prindol during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pridinol should not be taken in the first 3 months of pregnancy. In the months after that, it may be taken only if it's necessary, and only after careful thought under a doctor's supervision. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Prindol?
If someone takes an overdose of Pridinol Mesilate, they need to see a doctor straight away. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Prindol?
Store Pridinol Mesilate below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Prindol is already among the lowest-priced brands of Pridinol Mesilate at this strength.
Do I need a prescription for Prindol?
Prindol is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.