Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and skin rash. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet
Pain due to muscle spasm
Benefits of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet
In Pain due to muscle spasm
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet is a combination of a pain reliever and a muscle relaxant. It treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. This in turn reduces discomfort and helps in easy movement. Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet works by blocking chemicals in our brain that are responsible for pain sensation and swelling in the muscles. By reducing pain, it improves the quality of your life. Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet also helps reduce fever associated with muscular pain.
Side effects of Acton-OR Plus+ 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 Acton-OR Plus+
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Skin rash
How to use Acton-OR Plus+ 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. Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet works
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. However, the use of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Acton-OR Plus+ 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.
You have been prescribed Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
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FAQs
What is Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet used for?
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet is used to treat pain and muscle spasms caused by musculoskeletal conditions like back pain, neck pain, sprains, strains, and after surgery.
Who should not take Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet?
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet should be avoided in people if they are allergic to any ingredient present in it, are suffering from serious liver, kidney, or muscle disorders, or have a history of severe reactions to painkillers or muscle relaxants.
Are there any serious side effects of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet?
Although they are rare, serious side effects of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet include severe allergic reactions, jaundice, liver dysfunction, and skin rash. Seek medical help if any severe symptoms appear.
Does Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet cause drowsiness or affect driving?
Yes, drowsiness or dizziness may occur, so avoid driving or operating machinery until the effects are known.
Can children take Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet?
Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet should only be used for children under medical supervision, with proper dosage adjustment. If your child is having pain, consult a doctor before giving any painkiller medicines to them.
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References
European Medicne Agency. Thiocolchicoside; 2014. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Paracetamol. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: III Floor SIDCO Garment Complex, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, India
Country of origin: India Expires on or after: May, 2027
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