Fastride
Composition for Fastride Products
Fastride Products are primarily used for
Muscle relaxationProducts for Fastride
Fastride 4mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP₹131.25
Not Available
Fastride 8mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP₹206.25
Not Available
Substitute brands for Fastride
About Fastride Products
Uses of Fastride Products
Thiocolchicoside is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
Fastride Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Fastride are Sleepiness, Diarrhea.
How Fastride Products work
Thiocolchicoside 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.
In Depth Information for Fastride Products
- Fastride 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.
- Fastride 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 Fastride 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.
- Fastride 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.
- Fastride 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 Fastride 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.
Patient Concerns about Fastride Products
Frequently asked questions about Fastride Products
Q. What is Fastride 4mg Capsule?
Fastride 4mg Capsule is a muscle relaxant that 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 Fastride 4mg Capsule a steroid?
No, Fastride 4mg Capsule is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Fastride 4mg Capsule is derived from which plant?
Fastride 4mg Capsule is a semi-synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring compound colchicine from the plant Gloriosa superb.
Q. Is Fastride 4mg Capsule safe?
Fastride 4mg 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 Fastride 4mg Capsule at high doses may cause damage to some cells, which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to the unborn child, and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q. How does Fastride 4mg Capsule works?
Fastride 4mg Capsule works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasms.
Q. Is Fastride 4mg Capsule addictive?
No, Fastride 4mg Capsule is not known to have any addiction potential.