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Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

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Product introduction

Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet 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.

Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet 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 Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

  • Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

In Pain due to muscle spasm

Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet 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. Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet 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. Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet also helps reduce fever associated with muscular pain.

Side effects of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

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 Acton-OR Plus+

  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin rash

How to use Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

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. Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet works

Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet 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. 

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Patient concerns

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Neck pain when I move my neck a bit. I think it's due to exercise and gyming .
Dr. Sunil Tripathi
Physiotherapy
It might be muscle soreness or muscle spasm due to improper Posture or overuse of musclesConsult a Physiotherapist in your area
sir/madam i have pain in my testical(in left side) it slept at 4am. when I woke up it was paining since 2 days it may be due to cold and there is no swelling. may be little bit.
Dr. Shyam Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Your pain may be due to cold spasm or tortion. If pain persist please visit surgeon and examined.
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References

  1. European Medicne Agency. Thiocolchicoside; 2014. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirect. Paracetamol. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Thiocolchicoside. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: III Floor SIDCO Garment Complex, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2025

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