THIOFACT 8MG TABLET

THIOFACT 8MG TABLET is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

THIOFACT 8MG TABLET should be taken food. This prevents you from getting an upset stomach and reduce side effects. Generally, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

• Muscle relaxation

Muscle relaxation
THIOFACT 8MG TABLET is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self- administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

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 Thionova

• Sleepiness
• Diarrhea

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. THIOFACT 8MG TABLET is to be taken with food.

THIOFACT 8MG TABLET is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

• THIOFACT 8MG TABLET provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.

• Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.

• THIOFACT 8MG TABLET may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking THIOFACT 8MG TABLET as it may cause excessive drowsiness.

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

• Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

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