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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Osnanzia 5 Tablet is used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasm or excessive muscle tension occurring in various illnesses. It contains Cyclobenzaprine, which works by relieving muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain and improve muscle movements. It works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, dryness of the mouth. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Synonym :

CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

CYCLOBENZAPRINE-5MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Osnanzia 5 Tablet

Osnanzia 5 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'muscle relaxant' used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasm or excessive muscle tension occurring in various illnesses. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. 

The Osnanzia 5 Tablet contains 'cyclobenzaprine' which works by relieving muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain and improve muscle movements. Osnanzia 5 Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. 

Take Osnanzia 5 Tablet with food. You are advised to take Osnanzia 5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, dryness of the mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not discontinue Osnanzia 5 Tablet suddenly as it could lead to unpleasant side-effects such as rigidity, increased heart rate, changes in mood, fever, mental disorders, confusion, hallucinations, and fits (seizures). Consult your doctor before taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will prescribe Osnanzia 5 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Osnanzia 5 Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. Inform your doctor about all the current medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please speak to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression or if you have any suicidal thoughts. 

Uses of Osnanzia 5 Tablet

Treatment of Muscle spasm

Directions for Use

• Osnanzia 5 Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.• Swallow Osnanzia 5 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Osnanzia 5 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles). Osnanzia 5 Tablet relieves muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. Osnanzia 5 Tablet is particularly effective for relieving involuntary muscle spasms in the ankle, hip, and knee. Osnanzia 5 Tablet is used together with physical therapy and rest to relieve muscle spasms caused by painful conditions such as an injury.

How Osnanzia 5 Tablet Works

Osnanzia 5 Tablet contains 'cyclobenzaprine' which works by relieving muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain and improve muscle movements. Osnanzia 5 Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness.

Storage

Keep Osnanzia 5 Tablet out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Osnanzia 5 Tablet
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Manage stress by practising deep breathing, yoga or meditation.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Exercise regularly. Try physical activities like walking, running, or dancing.
  • Limit stimulants like tea, coffee and alcohol.
  • Identify triggers and try managing them.
  • Take a break by scheduling time for yourself.
  • Try creative activities like writing, dancing or painting as it helps release tension.
  • Get enough rest, stay hydrated, and eat a balanced diet for cognitive health.
  • Use reminders to stay organized and focus on one task at a time. Engage in reading or puzzles.
  • Limit alcohol intake.
  • Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation to help reduce stress.
  • Exercise regularly and monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
  • Ensure quality sleep to restore mental function.
  • Participate in social activities to keep your mind active and connected.

What if I have taken an overdose of Osnanzia 5 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Osnanzia 5 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, severe drowsiness, tremors, fast heartbeats, hallucinations or agitation. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

A person should not take Osnanzia 5 Tablet if they are allergic to a medicinal component present in it. If they have a certain thyroid disorder (hyperthyroidism), a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack and heart block, congestive heart failure. If a person has taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, they should not take Osnanzia 5 Tablet to cause serious drug interaction. Consult your doctor before taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will prescribe Osnanzia 5 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Osnanzia 5 Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please talk to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests to monitor liver function. Inform your doctor that you are taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet if you are experiencing any operation which requires a general anaesthetic.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CyclobenzaprineSafinamide
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CyclobenzaprinePhenelzine
Critical

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CyclobenzaprineSafinamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Safinamide with Osnanzia 5 Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Safinamide with Osnanzia 5 Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprinePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet with Phenelzine might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet with Phenelzine can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by doctor.However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Osnanzia 5 Tablet with Tranylcypromine might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Osnanzia 5 Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet with rasagiline might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although rasagiline with Osnanzia 5 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineDesvenlafaxine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Osnanzia 5 Tablet and Desvenlafaxine might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Osnanzia 5 Tablet and Desvenlafaxine can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any fever, excessive sweating, shivering, muscle spasm, stomach cramp, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CyclobenzaprinePotassium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet with Potassium chloride can rarely increase the risk of developing stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet and Potassium chloride is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, vomiting, decreased hunger, or tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
CyclobenzaprineZonisamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Zonisamide with Osnanzia 5 Tablet can cause increased body temperature and decrease sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet with Zonisamide together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken only if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience changes in fever, shortness of breath, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineParoxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet with Paroxetine might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet with Paroxetine can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Morphine with Osnanzia 5 Tablet can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Morphine with Osnanzia 5 Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineBupropion
Severe
How does the drug interact with Osnanzia 5 Tablet:
Bupropion is capable of causing seizures in rare cases, and combining it with Osnanzia 5 Tablet, may enhance the risk. If you are old, going through alcohol or drug withdrawal, have a history of seizures, or have a disorder affecting the central nervous system, such as a brain tumour or head trauma, you may be more vulnerable.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of bupropion along with Osnanzia 5 Tablet can possibly lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by your doctor . While taking these medications, you should avoid or restrict your usage of alcohol. Avoid tasks that need mental attention, such as driving or operating dangerous machinery, until you have a better understanding of how the medications impact you.However, if you have any questions or concerns, see your doctor. Your doctor may be able to prescribe non-interfering alternatives. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear, and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid contact with extreme cold and hot temperatures. 
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep for at least 8 hours. 
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20 minutes.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet as it may increase drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Very-small amounts of Osnanzia 5 Tablet pass into breast milk. However, consult your doctor before taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet, your doctor will decide whether Osnanzia 5 Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Osnanzia 5 Tablet causes sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Osnanzia 5 Tablet is not allowed in children below 15 years as safety and efficacy of Osnanzia 5 Tablet are not established.

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FAQs

Osnanzia 5 Tablet is used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasm or excessive muscle tension occurring in various illnesses.

Osnanzia 5 Tablet is a muscle relaxant that should be used together with rest and physical therapy to get maximum results.

A person should not take Osnanzia 5 Tablet if they are allergic to a medicinal component present in it. If they have a certain thyroid disorder (hyperthyroidism), a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack and heart block, congestive heart failure. If a person has taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, they should not take Osnanzia 5 Tablet to cause serious drug interaction.

Osnanzia 5 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants, it relieves muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain, and improves muscle movements. Osnanzia 5 Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain centres, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness.

Osnanzia 5 Tablet causes sleepiness and drowsiness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel sleepy or drowsy.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Osnanzia 5 Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Osnanzia 5 Tablet may cause side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, dryness of the mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Drinking alcohol with Osnanzia 5 Tablet may cause increased sleepiness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentrating. Hence, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Osnanzia 5 Tablet.

Osnanzia 5 Tablet starts working within 30-60 minutes of taking the medicine and helps relieve muscle spasms.

No, Osnanzia 5 Tablet is not a painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant used to relieve muscle spasms.

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MPharma., PhD

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Jul 18, 2025 | 6:40 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/cyclobenzaprine.html
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/021777lbl.pdf
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