Thiorest 8mg Capsule : Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition, Substitutes, Precautions and Advice - Ajanta Pharma Ltd | strip of 10 capsules

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Composition for Thiorest 8mg Capsule

Thiocolchicoside (8mg)

Prescription Required

Primarily used for

Muscle relaxation

₹153.85

₹15.38/Capsule

10 capsules in 1 strip

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Medicine Overview

In Depth Information

Patient Concerns

Medicine Overview of Thiorest Capsule

Uses of Thiorest Capsule

Thiorest 8mg Capsule is used for muscle relaxation.

Side effects of Thiorest Capsule

Common

Decreased blood pressure, Sleepiness, Fatigue, Weakness, Headache, Dizziness, Abdominal cramp, Nausea, Dry mouth, Abdominal pain, Influenza like symptoms, Diarrhoea, Abdominal bloating.

How to use Thiorest Capsule

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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Thiorest 8mg Capsule at a fixed time.

How Thiorest Capsule works

Thiorest 8mg capsule works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.

In Depth Information on Thiorest Capsule

Expert advice for Thiorest Capsule

Thiorest can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Thiorest, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Warnings

Special precautions for Thiorest 8mg Capsule

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Thiorest 8mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy....

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Lactation

No information is available on the use of Thiorest 8mg Capsu...

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Driving

Thiorest 8mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

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Liver

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Patient Concerns

Frequently asked questions for Thiorest 8mg Capsule

Frequently asked questions for Thiocolchicoside

Q. What is Thiorest?

Thiorest 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 Thiorest a steroid?

No, Thiorest is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.

Q. Thiorest is derived from which plant?

Thiorest is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.

Q. Is Thiorest safe?

Thiorest 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 Thiorest 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 Thiorest works?

Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.

Q. Is Thiorest addictive?

No, Thiorest is not known to have any addiction potential.

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