Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside

Introduction To Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside

Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and skin rash. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside

  • Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside

Pain due to muscle spasm
Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside is a combination of a pain reliever and a muscle relaxant. It treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. This in turn reduces discomfort and helps in easy movement. Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside works by blocking chemicals in our brain that are responsible for pain sensation and swelling in the muscles. By reducing pain, it improves the quality of your life. Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside also helps reduce fever associated with muscular pain.

Side effects of Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Xykaa MR

  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin rash

How to use Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside works

Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Thiocolchicoside, which relieves pain and relax the muscles. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
  • It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.

Safety Advice

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Can I take Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside if I’m pregnant?

Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Can I take Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside if I’m breastfeeding?

Information regarding the use of Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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Is drinking alcohol while taking Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside safe?

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside.

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Can I drive after taking Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside?

It is not known whether Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Can I take Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside if I have/had kidney diseases?

Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Can I take Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside if I have/had liver diseases?

Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

References

Written By:

Dr Advikka Ridhy

Dr Advikka Ridhy

MBBS

RMO, Aster MIMS

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