Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg 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.

Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg 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 Thiocetamol Tablet

Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Thiocetamol Tablet

In Pain due to muscle spasm

Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg 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. Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg 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. Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet also helps reduce fever associated with muscular pain.

Side effects of Thiocetamol 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 Thiocetamol

Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Skin rash

How to use Thiocetamol 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. Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Thiocetamol Tablet works

Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg 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

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Thiocetamol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg 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.

Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg Tablet

₹15.5/Tablet

Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹17.2/tablet

11% costlier

Thiobit Plus 325mg/4mg Tablet

Cubit Healthcare

₹20.9/tablet

35% costlier

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Thiocetamol 325mg/4mg 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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Neck pain when I move my neck a bit. I think it's due to exercise and gyming .

Dr. Sunil Tripathi

Physiotherapy

It might be muscle soreness or muscle spasm due to improper Posture or overuse of musclesConsult a Physiotherapist in your area

sir/madam i have pain in my testical(in left side) it slept at 4am. when I woke up it was paining since 2 days it may be due to cold and there is no swelling. may be little bit.

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Your pain may be due to cold spasm or tortion. If pain persist please visit surgeon and examined.

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