Lorchek-MR 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.

Lorchek-MR 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 Lorchek-MR Tablet

Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Lorchek-MR Tablet

In Pain due to muscle spasm

Lorchek-MR 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. Lorchek-MR 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 Lorchek-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 Lorchek-MR

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Indigestion

How to use Lorchek-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. Lorchek-MR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lorchek-MR Tablet works

Lorchek-MR 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 Lorchek-MR Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lorchek-MR 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 Lorchek-MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lorchek-MR Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

Lorchek-MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorchek-MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lorchek-MR Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lorchek-MR 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.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Lorchek-MR 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 Lorchek-MR Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

Is acceclowoc-mr tablet can be taken whole life to relieve pain or suggest pain killer, muscle relaxant

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

No pain killer can be taken whole life, u need to remove the problem

Severe neck n shoulder pain due to spasm . Spasm increases when i move neck. Pain was suddenly increased Also i have taken flexon mr tablet I cannot lift my neck when i lie on the bed

Vipul Aggarwal

Very common problem with ppl who sit for long time and use lot of mobile or laptop and when vitamin d level are lowMost commin in ppl working in IT sectorGet vitamin d checkedAnd start with cervical isometric exercisesU will be fine in a weekDont take pain killersFor more than 3-4 days

Severe tooth pain need to know some good pain relief tablet. Currently we are giving intermac Sorry intagersic- Mr tablet

Dr. Gaurav Gupta

Dental Surgery

painkiller only subside pain they DO NOT treat the root cause of it, pls go to a dentsit , get treatment done, than you wont need a painkiller, here i cannot prescribe a medicine, bcoz i dont know whether it might cause side effects to you, hope you understand

User feedback

Patients taking Lorchek-MR Tablet

Twice A Day

50%

Once A Day

50%

What are you using Lorchek-MR Tablet for?

Muscle relaxa*

67%

Pain relief

17%

Osteoarthriti*

17%

*Muscle relaxation, Osteoarthritis

How much was the improvement?

Poor

33%

Excellent

33%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Lorchek-MR Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Lorchek-MR Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Lorchek-MR Tablet on price

Expensive

67%

Average

33%

Top Rheumatologists

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5 ★

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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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