Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provide relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It can be taken with or without food. You should take it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

This medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and indigestion. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses of Dolgen MR Tablet

Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Dolgen MR Tablet

In Pain due to muscle spasm

Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet works quickly, usually within a few hours and the maximum benefit can take 2 to 4 weeks or sometimes longer. Take it as prescribed. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly.

Side effects of Dolgen MR 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 Dolgen MR

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Indigestion

How to use Dolgen MR 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. Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Dolgen MR Tablet works

Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Lornoxicam and Thiocolchicoside which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Lornoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Dolgen MR Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg 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

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
You may see results within 1.5 to 2 hours after taking this medicine. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
Along with taking Dolgen MR 8mg/4mg Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.

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Patient concerns

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

Drugs.com. Thiocolchicoside. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
European Medicne Agency. Thiocolchicoside; 2014. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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