* Indications: & & # Painful muscle spasms: & & – associated with static and functional disorders of the spine (cervical and lumbar syndromes). & & – Following surgery, e.g. for herniated intervertebral disc or for osteoarthritis of the hip. & & # Spasticity due to neurological disorders e..g multiple sclerosis, chronic myelopathy, degenerative diseases of the spinal cord, & & cerebrovascular accidents and cerebral palsy. * Dosage: & & – For the relief of painful muscle spasms: 2 to 4 mg three times daily. In severe cases an extra dose of 2 or 4 mg & & may be taken at night. & & – For spasticity due to neurological disorders: The dosage should be adjusted to the needs of the individual patient. & & The initial daily dose should not exceed 6 mg given in 3 divided doses. It may be increased stepwise at half-weekly intervals & & by 2 to 4 mg. The optimal therapeutic response is generally achieved with a daily dose between 12 and 24 mg, administered & & in 3 or 4 equally spaced doses. The daily dose of 36 mg should not be exceeded.