Thiocolchicoside is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
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.
- Itching and skin rash
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
- Fainting and drowsiness
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Yellowing of skin and eyes
- Photosensitivity
- Dry mouth
- Headache
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a kidney disease or an impairment of normal kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, impaired judgment, impaired body movements, etc. in some patients.
This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents less than 16 years of age.
Women of childbearing potential should adopt appropriate means of contraception to avoid pregnancies during treatment with this medicine.
Use of this medicine may cause impairment of fertility in men.
Report the use of all your current medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor to avoid the chances of a possible interaction with Thiocolchicoside.
Diclofenac is a Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflamation.
- Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation), and joint stiffness. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities.
- Diclofenac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid rthritis.
- Diclofenac powder (Cambia) is used to treat a migraine headache attack. Cambia will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.
- Upset stomach, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, gas, headache, drowsiness, and dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
- This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.
- Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: hearing changes (such as ringing in the ears), mental/mood changes, difficult/painful swallowing, symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain).
- You should not use diclofenac if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
- Diclofenac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
- Diclofenac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
- Taking diclofenac during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby.
- It passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
- To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure
- Ulcers or Bleeding In Your Stomach
- Asthma
- Liver or Kidney Disease
- If You Smoke.