Zanaflex
Zanaflex contains tizanidine and is used for muscle spasticity. It acts centrally rather than as a direct muscle relaxant. Tablets come in several strengths and pack sizes. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2mg | 30 tablets | US$38.40 | US$1.28 |
| 2mg | 60 tablets | US$63.00 | US$1.05 |
| 2mg | 90 tablets | US$84.60 | US$0.94 |
| 2mg | 120 tablets | US$104.40 | US$0.87 |
| 2mg | 150 tablets | US$123.00 | US$0.82 |
| 2mg | 180 tablets | US$142.20 | US$0.79 |
| 4mg | 30 tablets | US$66.60 | US$2.22 |
| 4mg | 60 tablets | US$110.40 | US$1.84 |
| 4mg | 90 tablets | US$149.40 | US$1.66 |
| 4mg | 120 tablets | US$183.60 | US$1.53 |
| 4mg | 150 tablets | US$214.50 | US$1.43 |
| 4mg | 180 tablets | US$246.60 | US$1.37 |
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Tizanidine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2 · 4mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Zanaflex on your behalf.
- Condition
- Muscle Spasticity
- Alternative names
- Sirdalud
- Therapeutic class
- Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dizziness; dry mouth; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hypotension; bradycardia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 3–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- ciprofloxacin; fluvoxamine; alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult a specialist. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tizanidine; severe hepatic impairment; concurrent use with strong CYP1A2 inhibitors
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; monitor blood pressure; use with caution in the elderly
Serious side effects
hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypotension, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Zanaflex is tizanidine 2mg and 4mg tablets for muscle spasticity, a centrally acting alpha-2 agonist rather than a direct muscle relaxant.
Mechanism of action
Tizanidine is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. It reduces spasticity by increasing presynaptic inhibition of motor neurons. By acting on the spinal cord, it decreases the excitability of muscle neurones, thereby reducing muscle tone without weakening muscle strength.
Zanaflex tablets contain tizanidine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that acts centrally rather than directly on muscle. The tablets come in 2mg and 4mg strengths and are used for muscle spasticity. Zanaflex is also known as Sirdalud, and the originator company is Novartis.
Effects begin within 1–2 hours and last 3–6 hours, so timing can be planned around when relief matters most. Do not stop suddenly; this can cause a faster heartbeat, raised blood pressure and tighter muscles, so it should be reduced gradually under medical supervision. Drowsiness may occur, so avoid driving or machinery until you know how it affects you. It is contraindicated in severe hepatic impairment and with strong CYP1A2 inhibitors; ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine and alcohol interact. Hallucinations, severe hypotension and hepatitis need immediate medical attention.
Ordering Zanaflex from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship orders to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to one week, Standard Airmail up to three weeks, and prices display in ringgit by default. Select the 2mg or 4mg strength and the pack that suits your order; see Pain Management for related options.
FAQ
What conditions does Zanaflex treat?
Zanaflex contains tizanidine and is taken for muscle spasticity. Tizanidine is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist.
What other names is Zanaflex sold under?
You may also see tizanidine sold as Sirdalud.
What side effects should I know about with Zanaflex?
The ones people notice most with tizanidine are drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and fatigue. Some people also get hypotension, bradycardia and elevated liver enzymes. Rarer but serious: hallucinations, severe hypotension and hepatitis. These need urgent medical help.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Zanaflex?
Alcohol can interact with tizanidine, so ask a doctor or pharmacist before drinking while you're on Zanaflex. It can also interact with ciprofloxacin and fluvoxamine.
What do I get when I order Zanaflex?
You get a generic or branded generic with tizanidine, in the strength you pick. We list it as Zanaflex; the exact brand and maker depend on stock. It is a muscle relaxant, used for muscle spasticity.
How fast does Zanaflex work?
Tizanidine usually kicks in within 1 to 2 hours, and the effect tends to last around 3 to 6 hours. Everyone is a little different.
How much is Zanaflex?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Zanaflex comes in 2 and 4mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Do I need a prescription to order Zanaflex here?
No, not online. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Zanaflex. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Zanaflex delivered in Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Zanaflex is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Tizanidine) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.