Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasms. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm
04How To Use
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. Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Aceclofenac 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 centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg 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 a longer duration 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.
08Side Effects
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
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Heartburn
Vomiting
Nausea
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while the patient is taking this medicine.
10Drug Tips
Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet helps relieve pain and muscle spasm that may occur due to strains, sprains, and muscle injuries.
It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Alcostar TH 100mg/4mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
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