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Thiokast-L Tablet

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Product introduction

Thiokast-L 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.

Thiokast-L 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 Thiokast-L Tablet

  • Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Thiokast-L Tablet

In Pain due to muscle spasm

Thiokast-L 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. Thiokast-L 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 Thiokast-L 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 Thiokast-L

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion

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

How Thiokast-L Tablet works

Thiokast-L 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 Thiokast-L Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thiokast-L 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 Thiokast-L Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Thiokast-L Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Thiokast-L Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thiokast-L Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Thiokast-L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thiokast-L Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Thiokast-L Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Thiokast-L 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 Thiokast-L 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 Thiokast-L Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain. 

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Patient concerns

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When doing exercise got ache in the position of scapula L & spine. Take CALPOL T . But now I feel twinge at left arm as if vein is obstructed when I bent and move.
Dr. Rohit Chakor
Orthopaedics
Muscle spasm is the reason. Do Xray to rule out spine problem
Leg pain bone pain muscle pai I have in leg
Dr. Gajanan Pandit
Orthopaedics
Fatigue pain in calf muscle need L Cartigen supplements bone pain need Calcium and vit D supplements. Painkillers only temporary
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References

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

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