Retoz MR 8 Tablet

Composition of Retoz MR 8 Tablet

Retoz MR 8 Tablet contains Etoricoxib (60mg) + Thiocolchicoside (8mg). It belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Centrally acting muscle relaxant class of medicines.

Uses of Retoz MR 8 Tablet

Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm Retoz-MR 8 Tablet is a combination medicine that contains a painkiller as well as a muscle relaxant. It is used to relieve pain
• inflammation
• and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also
• it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm
• thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general
• you should take the lowest dose that works
• for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better
• more active
• quality of life.

How Retoz MR 8 Tablet works

Retoz-MR 8 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

How to take Retoz MR 8 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Retoz-MR 8 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Retoz-MR 8 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. It can cause deep drowsiness, muscle weakness, a fall in blood pressure and slowed breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Retoz MR 8 Tablet

Most side effects of Retoz MR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Retoz MR 8 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy. This medicine causes drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Use it for the short course your doctor has prescribed — these are not intended for long-term use. Do not stop a long course abruptly without asking your doctor.

Do not take Retoz MR if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy. Not for people with myasthenia gravis or severe liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time. Alcohol, sleeping tablets, antihistamines and opioid painkillers all add to the drowsiness, sometimes dangerously.

How to store Retoz MR 8 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Retoz MR 8 Tablet

Retoz-MR 8 Tablet helps relieve pain due to muscle spasm. It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Retoz-MR 8 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment. Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Drug class:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Centrally acting muscle relaxant