Used For:
- Acute musculoskeletal pain with spasm and inflammation
Adult Dosage:
- 1 tablet twice daily, after meals; once every 12 hours
Not Recommended Children:
- Not recommended in children below 16 years, due to thiocolchicoside’s genotoxic risk (may cause chromosomal damage at high doses).
Children Dosage:
- Not recommended in children below 16 years, due to thiocolchicoside’s genotoxic risk (may cause chromosomal damage at high doses).
Pack:
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to aceclofenac, paracetamol, or thiocolchicosidePeptic ulcer, GI bleeding, or severe gastritis. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Heart failure or uncontrolled hypertension (NSAID risk). Pregnancy – especially 2nd and 3rd trimesters (thiocolchicoside and aceclofenac are unsafe)
Side Effects:
- Nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, indigestion, gastritis; Drowsiness, dizziness, mild sedation (due to thiocolchicoside)
Precautions:
- Use with caution in: Elderly patients (higher GI and renal risks); Mild hepatic/renal impairment; Patients on anticoagulants, steroids, or other NSAIDs; Avoid driving or operating machinery (thiocolchicoside may cause drowsiness).; Avoid combining with other paracetamol-containing drugs.; Do not exceed prescribed duration — prolonged thiocolchicoside use may have genotoxic risk.; Monitor liver and kidney function for prolonged therapy.
Dietary Restrictions:
- Take after meals to reduce gastric irritation. Avoid alcohol – increases risk of liver damage (paracetamol) and GI bleeding (NSAID).Avoid smoking and excessive caffeine (aggravates gastritis). Maintain hydration to support renal function. Prefer light, non-spicy diet if gastric upset occurs.