Thiocolchicoside Benefits & Uses

Thiocolchicoside is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Muscle Spasms (Read More - Say Goodbye to Varicose Veins: DIY Solutions for Relief)

Other Benefits

Ankylosing spondylitis

Thiocolchicoside Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Muscle Spasms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose can be increased up to 16 mg, OD
Geriatric	Disease: Muscle Spasms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose can be increased up to 16 mg, OD

Thiocolchicoside Related Warnings

Is the use of Thiocolchicoside safe for pregnant women?

Thiocolchicoside has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Thiocolchicoside without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Thiocolchicoside safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Thiocolchicoside. If you see any side effects, stop taking Thiocolchicoside immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Thiocolchicoside again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Thiocolchicoside on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Thiocolchicoside. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Thiocolchicoside on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Thiocolchicoside. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Thiocolchicoside on the Heart?

Side effects of Thiocolchicoside rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Thiocolchicoside with Other Drugs

Thiocolchicoside should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Alcohol

Thiocolchicoside Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thiocolchicoside unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Thiocolchicoside

Is this Thiocolchicoside habit forming or addictive?

Thiocolchicoside is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Thiocolchicoside, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Thiocolchicoside can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Thiocolchicoside only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Thiocolchicoside for mental disorders.

No

Thiocolchicoside Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Thiocolchicoside

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Thiocolchicoside, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Thiocolchicoside

Taking alcohol with Thiocolchicoside can be dangerous.

Severe