Thiocolchicoside

Molecule Description

Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that is commonly used as supportive medic

ine in back pains and other pains due to disorders of the vertebral column or spinal cord and for pain relief after surgeries.

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Thiocolchicoside

As a supportive medicine in painful conditions associated with spinal cord or vertebrae – such as stiff vertebrae or age-related damage of vertebral column, twisted and painful neck (torticollis), bac...

Contraindications of Thiocolchicoside

When should one not use Thiocolchicoside

Allergy to Thiocolchicoside or any components of the medicine.

Side effects of Thiocolchicoside

Common side effects of this drug are:

Feeling sleepy (somnolence), drowsiness
Loose motions
Pain in the stomach region

Precautions and Warnings of Thiocolchicoside

Pregnancy

Can I take Thiocolchicoside during pregnancy?

It is not safe to use Thiocolchicoside during pregnancy, as it has the potential to harm the baby.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Thiocolchicoside while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to use Thiocolchicoside if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed as this medicine is secreted in breast milk and can cause unwanted effects in the baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Thiocolchicoside?

Thiocolchicoside can cause you to feel sleepy or tired. You are advised to drive only in the absence of such symptoms.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Thiocolchicoside?

If taken with alcohol, the effect of drowsiness can be severely increased. It is best advised to avoid alcohol while taking Thiocolchicoside.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

Inform your doctor if you have or develop:
Liver problems
Seizures (fits)
Loose motions
Patients taking any pain killers such as Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, etc. should inform the doctor
Long term medication of Thiocolchicoside is not recommended (should not be taken for more than a week at once)
In case of any severe allergic reactions, like rash or itching to skin, abnormal voice changes, trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling of your hands, face or mouth while taking this medicine. Seek ...
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Mode of Action of Thiocolchicoside

How Does It Work?

Thiocolchicoside, a relaxing agent, works by blocking the pain signals between the muscles and the centers of the brain and spinal cord, thus providing relief from the pain.

Interactions of Thiocolchicoside

Interactions with other medicines

No data available
Use any other sleeping pills or pain killers or muscle relaxants with caution
Inform the doctor about all the products you are using (including prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines, vitamins and diet supplements)

Interactions with food items

Thiocolchicoside must be taken after food or at least some light liquid food to prevent stomach upset.

Dosage of Thiocolchicoside

Overdose

Thiocolchicoside has the potential to cause some severe side effects and hence has to be taken precisely as prescribed by the doctor. Inform your doctor in case of an overdose or in the presence of sy...

If you missed any dose take it as early as you remember
If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule
Do not take a higher or a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed dose
It is ideal to have a 12-hour gap between two doses of Thiocolchicoside

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Ravi Kakarla

MBBS, MBA

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Thiocolchicoside a painkiller?

The medicine is a muscle relaxant. It has analgesic (pain reducing) as well as anti-inflammatory (ability to reduce swelling, redness and other reactions)
But regular pain killers (like Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac) act on substances called ‘prostaglandins’ which are released in the body due to response at the injury site and increase the pain. Th...
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Medicines like Thiocolchicoside act directly on the brain and block the pain signals that arise from the muscles. Hence, it is given only in muscle pain which is due to problems in the brain or spinal...
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Thiocolchicoside should not be used as a pain killer or without prescription

Q: Is there anything else I need to know before starting the medication of Thiocolchicoside?

Thiocolchicoside should not be taken for more than a week at any one time. Long term treatment with this medicine should be avoided
It is derived from two plant sources –flame lily (Gloriosa superba) and meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale). As flame lily has the potential to cause convulsions (fits)
Thiocolchicoside should not be used in patients who have a history or at risk for seizures
Thiocolchicoside has the potential to cause some severe side effects such as cancers and fertility problems. It can cause abortions and defects of the unborn baby and hence should be avoided at any co...
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Thiocolchicoside should not be used in children younger than 16 years of age

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Last Updated on: 05 Oct 2020 | 10:47 PM (IST)

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