Miosan, Dorflex or Mioflex are some remedies that contain muscle relaxant and that can be used in situations of tension and muscular pain and in cases of muscle contractions or torticollis.
These remedies allow the reduction of muscle spasms caused by acute pain, which ultimately relaxes the muscles, facilitating movements and reducing pain. So, some of the most used remedies with relaxing effect are:
- Miosan: with Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride in its composition, is indicated for low back pain and torticollis, for example, and may also be used in cases of fibromyalgia. Miosan can be taken 2 to 4 times a day, as needed and as your doctor advises. Learn more about this medication;
- Dorflex: has in its composition the muscle relaxant Citrate of Orfenadrina and the painkiller Dipirone Sodium, being indicated for muscular contractures and tensional headache. This medicine should be taken 3 to 4 times a day, as directed by a doctor;
- Mioflex: it has in its composition the analgesic Paracetamol, the muscular relaxant Carisoprodol and the anti-inflammatory Fenilbutazona, being indicated to relieve the pain and to relax the musculature in more painful cases like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthrosis for example. This medicine can be taken 2 to 3 times a day, always in a minimal dose and with a 6 to 8 hour interval between doses.
- Ana-Flex: in its composition Dipirona and Orphenadrine Citrate and is indicated to treat muscle contractures and tension headache. Ana-Flex should be taken 3 to 4 times a day, depending on the symptoms felt and the doctor's indication.
In addition to these medications, if the stiffness in the muscles is very painful and persistent, the doctor may also prescribe diazepam, also available under the trade name Valium, which in addition to relaxing the muscle, is also used in the treatment of anxiety and agitation and the doctor can, so we recommend you to sleep better.
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When to take medicine to relax muscles
Remedies with muscle relaxant effect should be used in periods of increased tiredness, when there is a lot of muscle tension or in cases of contractures with pain, torticollis or low back pain, for example.
However, these remedies should only be used in the latter case and always on the advice of the doctor or pharmacist. In addition, regular exercise should be associated with its use, which reduces the onset of muscle contractions and daily stretches that help extend and lengthen the muscles of the body, especially important for those who work seated.
Natural solution to relax muscles
There are some natural ways that allow muscle relaxation and can be used to relieve tension and muscle pain, helping in the treatment of contractures, torticollis and low back pain. A good natural remedy is to use a relaxing compress of rosemary and lavender:
Relaxing compress of rosemary and lavender
Ingredients:
- 1 drop of rosemary essential oil;
- 1 drop of lavender essential oil;
- 1 towel.
Method of preparation:
Wet the towel with warm water and put the drops of the oils. The towel can also be moistened first with cold water and then placed in the microwave to heat for 2 to 4 minutes. This home remedy can also be used to treat sprains. Here's how to prepare in Home Remedy for Sprain.
In addition, taking a hot water bath, putting a hot water bottle in the sore area, and doing local massages with relaxing essential oils like bitter orange essential oils are other tips that help relieve muscle contractures by relieving pain and help muscles relax.
