Thioflex 8

Composition of Thioflex 8

Thioflex 8 contains Paracetamol (100mg) + Thiocolchicoside (8mg). It belongs to the Para-aminophenol derivative and Centrally acting muscle relaxant class of medicines.

Uses of Thioflex 8

Treatment of Muscular pain

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Muscular pain Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of one muscle relaxant and two pain relievers. Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg Tablet works by causing the muscles to become less stiff. It also blocks the action of certain chemicals that causes pain and swelling in the muscles. Altogether
• it helps in easy movement. Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg Tablet can help you do your daily activities without any problem. It is advisable to continue taking Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg Tablet until your doctor advises you to stop.

How Thioflex 8 works

Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of a muscle relaxant (Thiocolchicoside) and two pain relievers (Aceclofenac, Paracetamol). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and improve movement of muscles. The pain relievers work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

How to take Thioflex 8

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. Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg 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 Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg 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 severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. 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 Thioflex 8

Most side effects of Thioflex 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 Thioflex 8

Warnings and precautions

Never exceed the daily maximum printed on the pack. Paracetamol overdose damages the liver, and the damage can be silent for a day or two before it becomes serious. Check every other medicine you are taking. Paracetamol is in a very large number of cold, flu and pain combinations, and the doses add together. If you drink alcohol regularly, or have liver disease, ask your doctor what daily limit is safe for you. See a doctor if fever lasts more than three days, or pain more than five. 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 Thioflex if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision. Not for people with myasthenia gravis or severe liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver injury. Tell your doctor if you are on warfarin — regular high-dose paracetamol can affect it. Alcohol, sleeping tablets, antihistamines and opioid painkillers all add to the drowsiness, sometimes dangerously.

How to store Thioflex 8

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

Expert advice for Thioflex 8

You have been prescribed Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg Tablet to relieve pain due to muscle spasm. This medicine is most effective when taken along with proper rest and physical therapy. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage. Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling as a result of taking Thioflex AP 8mg/100mg/325mg Tablet. Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CAPITAL PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Drug class:

Para-aminophenol derivative and Centrally acting muscle relaxant