Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Patient concerns
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Thioaxide-AP Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Arkyen Pharmaceuticals

SALT COMPOSITION

Thiocolchicoside (4mg) + Aceclofenac (100mg) + Paracetamol (325mg)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Thioaxide-AP Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in relieving muscular pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. This improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort.

Thioaxide-AP Tablet can be taken with or without food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and dryness in the mouth. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. You should avoid the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses of Thioaxide-AP Tablet

Treatment of Muscular pain

Benefits of Thioaxide-AP Tablet

In Treatment of Muscular pain

Thioaxide-AP Tablet is a combination of one muscle relaxant and two pain relievers.
Thioaxide-AP Tablet works by causing the muscles to become less stiff. It also blocks the action of certain chemicals that causes pain and swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement. Thioaxide-AP Tablet can help you do your daily activities without any problem. It is advisable to continue taking Thioaxide-AP Tablet until your doctor advises you to stop.

Side effects of Thioaxide-AP 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 Thioaxide-AP

Nausea
Vomiting
Heartburn
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Dryness in mouth

How to use Thioaxide-AP 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. Thioaxide-AP Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Thioaxide-AP Tablet works

Thioaxide-AP Tablet is a combination of a muscle relaxant (Thiocolchicoside) and two pain relievers (Aceclofenac, Paracetamol). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and improve movement of muscles. The pain relievers work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Thioaxide-AP Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Thioaxide-AP 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

Thioaxide-AP 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

Thioaxide-AP Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Thioaxide-AP Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Thioaxide-AP Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

What if you forget to take Thioaxide-AP Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Thioaxide-AP 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.

Thioaxide-AP Tablet

₹17.4/Tablet

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Thioaxide-AP Tablet to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
This medicine is most effective when taken along with proper rest and physical therapy.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Thioaxide-AP Tablet 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 as a result of taking Thioaxide-AP Tablet.
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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Patient concerns

ESR is 78 and age 29 ,have low back muscular pain what is problem

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Do Digital X-ray of the affected region of spine AP and Lateral views and share it

I'm suffering from chicken pox, I feel very feverish and shiver. Can I take Ibugesic AP tablet?

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Take Tab Pacimol 500 1 SOS Max 3 tab a day

Sir mera sugar level av increae pe h thoda ap diet btyae sugar patient k liye

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Can the use of Thioaxide-AP Tablet be stopped when my pain is relieved?

Thioaxide-AP Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when the pain is relieved. However, Thioaxide-AP Tablet should be continued if advised by the doctor.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Thioaxide-AP Tablet?

The use of Thioaxide-AP Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to painkillers or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with a history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

Can Thioaxide-AP Tablet be taken with vitamin B-complex?

Yes, Thioaxide-AP Tablet can be taken with vitamin B-complex preparations. While Thioaxide-AP Tablet helps to relieve pain, vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing your symptoms.

Can the use of Thioaxide-AP Tablet cause damage to kidneys?

Yes, the long-term use of Thioaxide-AP Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.

Will Thioaxide-AP Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?

No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

Can the use of Thioaxide-AP Tablet cause damage to liver?

Thioaxide-AP Tablet contains Paracetamol. These medicines are known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Thioaxide-AP Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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