Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR
Brand Name | Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR |
Salt Composition |
Aceclofenac (200mg) + Thiocolchicoside (16mg) |
Strength | 200mg + 16mg |
Product Form | Capsule |
Pack | 5 Capsule(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) |
SubCategory |
Analgesic and Muscle Relaxant |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, Floral Deck Plaza, A-307/312, Midc Central Rd, Seepz, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093 |
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside
- Edema
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Heartburn
- GI ulcers
- Loss of appetite
- Sleepiness
- Does the Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR make you drowsy?
- Can the Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR damage your kidneys?
- Is the Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR safe?
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke
- The use of this medicine also increases the risk of developing serious GI adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and gastric perforation
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with bronchospasm, cardiac diseases, hepatic porphyria, hypertension, fluid retention, severe renal impairment, smoking, and systemic lupus erythematosus
- The use of this medicine decrease platelet aggregation and may prolong the bleeding time
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with blood dyscrasias, and bone marrow depression
- The use of this medicine may increase the risk of hyperkalemia and aseptic meningitis
- The use of this medicine may cause sedation and visual hallucinations and Hepatotoxicity
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal and hepatic impairment
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reactions like rashes and itching
- You are suffering from anemia
- You have watery diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag
- Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR contains Aceclofenac 200mg and Thiocolchicoside (16mg) is used to treat pain that occurs due to muscle spasms associated with low back pain, neck pain, sprains, dorsal pain, neck muscle contraction, and degenerative vertebral disorders
- It produces its action by inhibiting the release of chemical substances which cause pain and it also helps by relieving the pain which is associated with muscle spasms.
- Kindly inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke
- The tablet is taken orally by mouth with food
- Monitor the patient's kidney functions, liver function, and levels of blood components
- Avoid consuming alcohol because it may cause excessive drowsiness and stomach problem
Medical Description of Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR contains Aceclofenac 200mg and Thiocolchicoside (16mg) is used to treat pain that occurs due to muscle spasms associated with low back pain, neck pain, sprains, dorsal pain, neck muscle contraction, and degenerative vertebral disorders. The combination of this medicine produces its action by inhibiting the release of chemical substances which cause pain by relieving the pain which is associated with muscle spasms.
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR Uses
It is used in the treatment of the pain due to muscle spasms associated with low back pain, neck pain, sprains, dorsal pain, neck muscle contraction, and degenerative vertebral disorders
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR Benefits
Muscle spasm
It is an involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. Mostly these muscle cramps develop in your leg muscles in the calf. It occurs when the overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain, and nerve compression.
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR Indication
The Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR is prescribed for the following indications as pain due to muscle spasms associated with low back pain, neck pain, sprains, dorsal pain, neck muscle contraction, and degenerative vertebral disorders
Mechanism of action of Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR contains Aceclofenac 200mg and Thiocolchicoside (16mg). Aceclofenac is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication. It produces its action by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX-1) and (COX-2). Thus it inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins which is responsible for pain and inflammation. It also inhibits the aggregation and activation of neutrophil and chemotaxis, decreases the proinflammatory cytokine level, and alter the activity of lymphocyte.
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that produces its action by working in the centre of your brain and spinal cord and relieving stiffness of your muscle and it also helps to improve the pain and muscle movement.
How Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR works
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR contains Aceclofenac 200mg and Thiocolchicoside (16mg). Aceclofenac is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication. It produces its action by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX-1) and (COX-2). Thus it inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins which is responsible for pain and inflammation. It also inhibits the aggregation and activation of neutrophil and chemotaxis, decreases the proinflammatory cytokine level, and alter the activity of lymphocyte.
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that produces its action by working in the centre of your brain and spinal cord and relieving stiffness of your muscle and it also helps to improve the pain and muscle movement.
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR Contraindication
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR Side Effects
FAQs for Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR
Yes, the use of this capsule makes you feel drowsy, fatigue and drowsiness but it is considered a common effect.
Long-term use of this medicine may cause renal damage such as protein or blood in urine and painful urination. Kindly monitor the patient's kidney function.
Yes, it is safe to use this medicine if you have taken the medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor if you have experienced any side effects.
Precautions and general warning of Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR
Alcohol
It is considered unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
It is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients during breastfeeding. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Kidney Problem
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR
The capsule is taken orally with food. You should not chew, cut or crush the capsule. Dissolve it in a glass of water. Take this medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR in children
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR is considered unsafe in children who are below 12 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR in Elderly Patients
Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Aceclofenac 200mg and Thiocolchicoside (16mg) are used to treat pain that occurs due to muscle spasms. The combination of this medicine produces its action by inhibiting the release of chemical substances which cause pain by relieving the pain which is associated with muscle spasms.
Drug Interaction of Thiox OD 16mg Capsule SR
Drug-Drug Interaction
Apixaban
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the combination of this drug increases the effect of anticoagulation
Captopril
Use alternative drug because the use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug may decrease the effectiveness of the antihypertensive drug and the combination of these drugs also decrease the renal functions
Aliskiren
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of aceclofenac will decrease the effect of aliskiren on other
Drug-Food Interaction
Alcohol
The use of alcohol should be avoided in patients who are taking NSAIDs because it may increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach which includes tarry, bloody stools, or coughing up blood while vomiting. Do not withdraw the medication without consulting with the doctor
Drug-Disease Interaction
Asthma
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having asthma because the use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) in asthma patients may cause nasal polyposis, pansinusitis, eosinophilia, and rhinitis. Before initiating the therapy ask the patients whether they are allergic to salicylate salts.
Heart failure
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with heart failure because the use of NSAIDs may cause fluid retention and edema
Hepatotoxicity
Therapy should be administered with caution in a patient with liver diseases because the use of NSAIDs may increase the serum transaminases, LDH, and alkaline phosphatase. And in rare cases, it may cause hepatotoxicity including liver cirrhosis, jaundice, and hepatic failure
Hypertension
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hypertension because the use of NSAIDs may increase blood pressure and cardiovascular events. During this course of treatment monitor the patient blood pressure
Renal toxicities
Therapy should be administered with caution in a patient with renal diseases because the use of NSAIDs may increase the serum creatinine, BUN, tubular necrosis, glomerulus, renal papillary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, and cause renal failure.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose on this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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