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Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside
INFORMATION ABOUT PARACETAMOL + THIOCOLCHICOSIDE
Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside Uses
Paracetamol+Thiocolchicoside is used for pain due to muscle spasm.
How Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside works
Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside 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.
Common side effects of Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside
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
No common side effects seen
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Mayank
Pharm.D
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside
  • You have been prescribed Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
  • It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
  • Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling while taking Paracetamol + Thiocolchicoside.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.