Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 capsules in 1 strip
203.50
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.


Lornoxicam   8mg

Uses of Lornoxicam
Lornoxicam is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.

How to use Lornoxicam
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. Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule works
Lornoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Epigastric pain, Indigestion, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Lornoxicam
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Lornoxicam can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Lornoxicam is used for?
Lornoxicam is used to treat moderate pain (such as pain after dental surgery), pain associated with acute sciatica and symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Q. What is lornoxicam and paracetamol?
Lornoxicam and Paracetamol both belong to a group of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, both acts through different mechanism and used for different indications.

Thiocolchicoside   8mg

Uses of Thiocolchicoside
Thiocolchicoside is used for muscle relaxationIt relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.

How to use Thiocolchicoside
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. Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Flexispaz 8 mg/8 mg Capsule 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.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth.

Expert advice for Thiocolchicoside
Thiocolchicoside can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Thiocolchicoside, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Q. Is Thiocolchicoside safe?
Thiocolchicoside 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 Thiocolchicoside 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 Thiocolchicoside works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.

Q. Is Thiocolchicoside addictive?
No, Thiocolchicoside is not known to have any addiction potential.