Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac
About Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac
Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac is a combination medication used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, vertebral static problems, dorsal pain, low back pain, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions).
Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac is a combination of two drugs: Thiocolchicoside (muscle relaxant) and Aceclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.
Take Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. You may experience diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or increased liver enzymes in the blood in some cases. Most of these side effects of Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the foetus. Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss), galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), fits, muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac.
Uses of Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac
Medicinal Benefits
Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac is a combination of two drugs, namely: Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac used to treat pain due to muscle spasms. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieving pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body that is involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.
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Side Effects of Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Increased liver enzymes in the blood
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Pain: It is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. 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. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, and pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Whereas, exercise helps in muscle stretching to be less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.
FAQs
Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac contains Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.
Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac may affect sperm cells and thereby causes problems with male fertility. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac if you are planning to become a father.
Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk more easily. However, if you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.
Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac may trigger fits, especially in patients who are at risk for fits or those suffering from fits. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac.
You are recommended to use Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist even after using Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac for 7 days, stop taking Thiocolchicoside+aceclofenac and consult a doctor.
