Thiocolchicoside
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Thiocolchicoside is used in the symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasm.
Indications
Thiocolchicoside is primarily indicated in conditions like Backache, Neuralgia, Pain, Parkinsonism, Sciatic pain.
Contraindications
Thiocolchicoside is contraindicated in conditions like Flaccid paralysis, Muscular hypotonia.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Thiocolchicoside are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Nausea, Skin rashes, Gastralgia, Hypotension, Excitation, Phtosensitivity, Vasovagal reactions, Liver injury, Seizure, Blood cells disorders, Azoospermia.
Warnings
Oral administration causes diarrhea, posology must be properly reduced.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
16 mg (16 (16)) 12 hourly PO —
8 mg (8 (8)) As recommended. IM — Over 24 Hours
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Thiocolchicoside was found.
Storage
IM Inj, Cream, Oint
Available Brands in Pakistan
10 active brands listed alphabetically.
MIDIN
ActiveJAENS PHARMA
DML: MIDIN
Tabs
MUSCOR
ActiveGENOME PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
DML: MUSCOR
Caps
MUSCOREX
ActiveGENOME PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
DML: MUSCOREX
Caps
MUSCORIL
ActiveSEARLE PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD.
DML: MUSCORIL
InjCaps
MYOGEN
ActiveNIMRALL LABORATORIES
DML: MYOGEN
Caps
MYOLAX
ActiveREKO PHARMACAL (PVT) LTD.
DML: MYOLAX
Inj
MYORON
ActiveSCHARPER PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
DML: MYORON
Caps
MYOSOFT
ActivePHARMIX LABORATORIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED.
DML: MYOSOFT
Caps
RELSPASM
ActiveWILSHIRE LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
DML: RELSPASM
Tabs
THIOLAX
ActiveS.J. & G. FAZUL ELLAHIE (PVT) LTD.
DML: THIOLAX
CapsInj
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.