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Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule should be taken food. This prevents you from getting an upset stomach and reduce side effects. Generally, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule should be taken food. This prevents you from getting an upset stomach and reduce side effects. Generally, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Thioquest Capsule
- Muscle relaxation
Benefits of Thioquest Capsule
In Muscle relaxation
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Thioquest Capsule
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 Thioquest
- Sleepiness
- Diarrhea
How to use Thioquest Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Thioquest Capsule works
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule 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 Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Thioquest Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule, 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.
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Quick tips
- Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule 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.
- Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule 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 Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenolic Glycosides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule
Twice A Day
67%
Once A Day
24%
Thrice A Day
10%
What are you using Thioquest Capsule for?
Muscle relaxa*
91%
Others
9%
*Muscle relaxation
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Poor
28%
Excellent
28%
What were the side-effects while using Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule?
Stomach cramp
50%
No Side Effec*
50%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Thioquest Capsule?
With food
75%
With or witho*
25%
*With or without food
Please rate Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule on price
Average
67%
Not Expensive
33%
FAQs
Q. What is Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule?
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule is a muscle relaxant which is used in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions. It is to be used for acute conditions related to the spinal column.
Q. Is Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule a steroid?
No, Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule is derived from which plant?
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
Q. Is Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule safe?
Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. Recently, there have been reports that one of the products formed in the body when taking Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule at high doses may cause damage to the some cells which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to unborn child and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q. How does Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Q. Is Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule addictive?
No, Thioquest 4mg Fast Acting Capsule is not known to have any addiction potential.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Thiocolchicoside [Prescribing Information]. Mumbai, India: Sanofi-Synthelabo (India) Pvt.Ltd.; 2016. [Accessed 06 Dec. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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