Muscoact 8mg Capsule

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Composition FOR Muscoact 8mg Capsule

Thiocolchicoside(8mg)

food interaction for Muscoact Capsule

alcohol interaction for Muscoact Capsule

pregnancy interaction for Muscoact Capsule

lactation interaction for Muscoact Capsule

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Muscoact 8mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Muscoact 8mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Muscoact 8mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Muscoact 8mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Muscoact 8mg Capsule

Thiocolchicoside(8mg)

Muscoact capsule uses

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

How muscoact capsule works

Muscoact 8mg Capsule 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 muscoact capsule

Sleepiness, Abdominal cramp, Diarrhea, Itching, Allergic reaction, Urticaria, Seizure, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)

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Expert advice FOR Muscoact Capsule

  • Thiocolchicoside provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
  • Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
  • 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.
  • Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Frequently asked questions FOR Muscoact 8mg Capsule

Thiocolchicoside

Q. What is Muscoact 8mg Capsule?
Muscoact 8mg Capsule 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 Muscoact 8mg Capsule a steroid?
No, Muscoact 8mg Capsule is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Muscoact 8mg Capsule is derived from which plant?
Muscoact 8mg Capsule is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
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Q. Is Muscoact 8mg Capsule safe?
Muscoact 8mg Capsule 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 Muscoact 8mg Capsule 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 Muscoact 8mg Capsule works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Q. Is Muscoact 8mg Capsule addictive?
No, Muscoact 8mg Capsule is not known to have any addiction potential.

Content on this page was last updated on 02 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)