Rs.77.60for 1 tube(s) (15 gm Gel each)
Composition FOR Thioford Plus
Diclofenac(1% w/w),Linseed Oil(3% w/w),Menthol(5% w/w),Methyl Salicylate(10% w/w),Thiocolchicoside(0.125% w/w)food interaction for Thioford Plus
alcohol interaction for Thioford Plus
pregnancy interaction for Thioford Plus
lactation interaction for Thioford Plus
medicine interaction for Thioford Plus
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
medicine
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Thioford Plus Gel 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
Information regarding the use of Thioford Plus Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
No interaction found/established
SALT INFORMATION FOR Thioford Plus
Diclofenac(1% w/w)
Uses
Diclofenac is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, or painful menses.
How it works
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects
Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Flatulence, Constipation, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal ulcer, Rash, Application site irritation, Injection site pain, Chest pain, Hypersensitivity, Angioneurotic edema, Platelet disorders, Convulsion, Visual disturbance, Ringing in ear, Colitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Myocardial infarction
Linseed Oil(3% w/w)
Uses
Linseed Oil is used for pain relief.
How it works
Not known.
Common side effects
Limited data available
Menthol(5% w/w)
Uses
Menthol is used in the treatment of throat irritation.
How it works
Menthol works by producing a mild anesthetic action causing numbness and a cooling sensation in the area of application.
Common side effects
Methyl Salicylate(10% w/w)
Uses
Methyl Salicylate is used in muscle pain and rheumatic pain.
How it works
Methyl Salicylate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects
Application site irritation
Thiocolchicoside(0.125% w/w)
Uses
Thiocolchicoside is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
How it works
Thiocolchicoside 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
Sleepiness, Diarrhea, Itching, Allergic reaction, Urticaria, Seizure, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
SUBSTITUTES FOR Thioford Plus
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13 Substitutes
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Expert advice FOR Thioford Plus
- You have been prescribed Diclofenac to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
- It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Diclofenac as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Frequently asked questions FOR Thioford Plus
Diclofenac
Q. Is Diclofenac a good painkiller?
Diclofenac is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. It is used for various sorts of pain such as sprains, strains and other injuries. It is also helpful in various types of arthritis, gout, pain and inflammation following surgery.
Q. Is Diclofenac a narcotic?
No, Diclofenac is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.
Q. Does Diclofenac get you high?
No, Diclofenac does not get you high. It does not have an abuse potential (drug-seeking behavior) and does not cause physical or psychological dependence. However, if you do not feel well, consult your doctor.
Linseed Oil
Menthol
Methyl Salicylate
Q. Is methyl salicylate the same as aspirin or menthol?
Methyl salicylate is not the same as aspirin or menthol. Methyl salicylate belongs to the same class of medication like aspirin i.e. analgesics or painkiller
Q. How does Methyl Salicylate work?
Methyl Salicylate relieves pain by inhibiting formation of pain causing chemicals in the body
Q. Does it work as a blood thinner or kill bacteria?
It is not a blood thinner and does not kill bacteria
Thiocolchicoside
Q. What is Thiocolchicoside?
Thiocolchicoside 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 Thiocolchicoside a steroid?
No, Thiocolchicoside is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Thiocolchicoside is derived from which plant?
Thiocolchicoside is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.