Thiosaf
Thiosaf Products are primarily used for
Muscle relaxation
About Thiosaf Products
Uses of Thiosaf Products
Thiocolchicoside is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
Thiosaf Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Thiosaf are Sleepiness, Diarrhea.
How Thiosaf Products work
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.
Patient Concerns about Thiosaf Products
Frequently asked questions about Thiosaf Products
Frequently asked questions about Thiocolchicoside
Q. What is Thiosaf 8mg Capsule?
Thiosaf 8mg Capsule is a muscle relaxant which is used in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions. It is to be used for acute conditions related to the spinal column.
Q. Is Thiosaf 8mg Capsule a steroid?
No, Thiosaf 8mg Capsule is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Thiosaf 8mg Capsule is derived from which plant?
Thiosaf 8mg Capsule is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
Q. Is Thiosaf 8mg Capsule safe?
Thiosaf 8mg Capsule is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. Recently, there have been reports that one of the products formed in the body when taking Thiosaf 8mg Capsule at high doses may cause damage to the some cells which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to unborn child and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q. How does Thiosaf 8mg Capsule works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Q. Is Thiosaf 8mg Capsule addictive?
No, Thiosaf 8mg Capsule is not known to have any addiction potential.