How long we can take Thiocolchicoside?
Warnings and precautions You should not use this medicine at higher dose or for longer than 7 days (for oral forms)/5 days (for IM forms). This is because one of the products formed in your body when taking thiocolchicoside at high doses might cause damage to some cells (abnormal number of chromosomes).
Can lack of vitamin D cause leg cramps?
Despite unequivocal vitamin D repletion, vitamin D had no effect on muscle cramps. Pain levels, disability, and dietary potassium predicted presence of cramps. Serum albumin and physical activity were inversely associated with, and disability was positively associated with, severity of muscle cramps.
What type of drug is Thiocolchicoside?
Thiocolchicoside. AHFS / Drugs.com Thiocolchicoside ( Muscoril, Myoril, Neoflax) is a muscle relaxant with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It acts as a competitive GABAA receptor antagonist and also glycine receptor antagonist with similar potency and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors…
What are the side effects of thiocolchicoside?
About Thiocolchicoside. Other side effects you may experience on using this medication are nausea, skin rash, headache, dizziness, fatigue, allergy, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, sensitivity to sunlight and gas. Seek medical attention as soon as possible if you notice any allergic reaction.
Can Thiocolchicoside be taken with paracetamol?
It is better to use an effective, well-known analgesic for patients complaining of muscle pain, starting with paracetamol. Although muscle relaxants may have the major side effect of sedation, thiocolchicoside is free from sedation effects possible due to non-interference with nicotinic receptors.
Is Thiocolchicoside safe for muscle pain?
In practice, there is no justification for exposing patients to the adverse effects of thiocolchicoside. It is better to use an effective, well-known analgesic for patients complaining of muscle pain, starting with paracetamol.