Thiocell 4mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Biocell Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Thiocolchicoside (4mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Thiocell 4mg Tablet is a muscle relaxer that provides relief from discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Thiocell 4mg Tablet is best taken with food to prevent an upset stomach and reduce side effects. Generally, you should use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms for the shortest possible time. Take this medicine regularly while you need it and try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some common side effects include sleepiness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, inform your doctor. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders, and inform them of all other medicines you are using. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Directions for Use
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. Thiocell 4mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Thiocell 4mg Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
Thiocell 4mg Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension, and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system. Take it with or after food or a glass of milk. Thiocell 4mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Thiocell 4mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Frequently asked questions
What is Thiocell 4mg Tablet?
Thiocell 4mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant used as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and above, primarily for acute conditions related to the spinal column.
Is Thiocell 4mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Thiocell 4mg Tablet is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside derived from a plant source.
Thiocell 4mg Tablet is derived from which plant?
Thiocell 4mg Tablet is a semi-synthetic derivative of colchicoside, a naturally occurring compound found in the plant Gloriosa superb.
Is Thiocell 4mg Tablet safe?
Thiocell 4mg Tablet is generally considered safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration, as advised by your doctor. However, high doses may lead to the formation of a product that could potentially cause harm to cells, increasing the risk of cancer, harm to the unborn child, and impairment of male fertility. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
How does Thiocell 4mg Tablet work?
Thiocochicoside acts on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm.
Is Thiocell 4mg Tablet addictive?
No, Thiocell 4mg Tablet is not known to have any addiction potential.
