Medthiosid 4mg Injection

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Composition FOR Medthiosid 4mg Injection

Thiocolchicoside(4mg)

food interaction for Medthiosid Injection

alcohol interaction for Medthiosid Injection

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lactation interaction for Medthiosid Injection

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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Medthiosid 4mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Medthiosid 4mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Medthiosid 4mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Medthiosid 4mg Injection

Thiocolchicoside(4mg)

Medthiosid injection uses

{med_name} is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.

How medthiosid injection works

Medthiosid 4mg Injection 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.

Common side effects of medthiosid injection

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Sleepiness, Diarrhea, Itching, Allergic reaction, Urticaria, Seizure, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)

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Expert advice FOR Medthiosid Injection

  • Thiocolchicoside provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
  • Thiocolchicoside 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 Thiocolchicoside as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Medthiosid 4mg Injection

Thiocolchicoside

Q. What is Medthiosid 4mg Injection?
Medthiosid 4mg Injection is a muscle relaxant which 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 Medthiosid 4mg Injection a steroid?
No, Medthiosid 4mg Injection is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Medthiosid 4mg Injection is derived from which plant?
Medthiosid 4mg Injection is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
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Q. Is Medthiosid 4mg Injection safe?
Medthiosid 4mg Injection 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 Medthiosid 4mg Injection at high doses may cause damage to the some cells which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to unborn child and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q. How does Medthiosid 4mg Injection works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Q. Is Medthiosid 4mg Injection addictive?
No, Medthiosid 4mg Injection is not known to have any addiction potential.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)