Thioford AP Tablet 10’S

Uses of Thioford AP Tablet 10’s

THIOFORD AP TABLET is used in adults for the management of acute inflammatory and painful conditions associated with muscle spasms such as: lower back pain muscle spasm due to any injury neck and shoulder pain sciatica (type of nerve pain) degenerative vertebral disorders ankylosing spondylitis (chronic back pain due to the fusion of some bones of the spine) osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis

How Thioford AP Tablet 10’s works

THIOFORD AP TABLET contains Aceclofenac, Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), and Thiocolchicoside, which work together to reduce pain and inflammation. Paracetamol and aceclofenac stop the formation of pain and inflammation-causing chemicals called prostaglandins, and thiocolchicoside acts in the brain and spinal cord on GABA receptors and helps to relieve muscle stiffness and muscle spasms.

Directions for use

Take THIOFORD AP TABLET as advised by your physician. Take THIOFORD AP TABLET with meals or after meals. Swallow THIOFORD AP TABLET as a whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side effects of Thioford AP Tablet 10’s

Common

dizziness nausea diarrhoea drowsiness (somnolence) stomach pain increased liver enzymes

Uncommon

gas (flatulence) constipation vomiting mouth ulcers rashes, itching, skin inflammation, hives allergic skin reactions increased blood urea and creatinine level

Rare

low blood iron levels vision problems heart failure high blood pressure shortness of breath stomach ulcers and bleeding urticaria Stop taking THIOFORD AP TABLET and consult your doctor immediately in case you experience: diarrhoea severe allergic reaction-symptoms include fever, difficulty breathing, wheezing, stomach pain, vomiting, and swelling of the face and throat severe skin reactions such as stevens-johnnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. These are potentially life-threatening, and they develop quickly forming large blisters and the skin peels away easily. These may appear in the mouth, throat, or eyes.

These can be accompanied by fever, headache and aching of the joints meningitis-symptoms include high fever, headache, vomiting, blotchy red rashes, neck stiffness, and sensitivity to light kidney failure passing blood in stools or black tarry stools vomiting blood or any dark particles indigestion and acidity stomach pain and other abdominal problems blood disorder-symptoms include extreme tiredness, breathlessness, joint pain, repeated bruising and infections, and unexplained bruising or bleeding liver problems-symptoms include sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, jaundice, and feeling sick

How to manage side effects

DiarrheaDrink plenty of water or fruit juices to stay hydrated. Don’t take any medicine on your own for managing diarrhoea. However, contact your doctor if the diarrhoea worsens.

HeadacheRest and relax. Drink plenty of water and electrolytes. Apply a pain-relieving balm to the head if required.

Do not consume alcohol. However, contact your doctor if your headache does not improve. Nausea And VomitingTake the medicine with or after a meal.

Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy food. However, contact your doctor if nausea and vomiting worsen.

Skin Rash Or ItchingAvoid taking hot showers because they can irritate the skin and scratch the affected area. Apply moisturising cream regularly. Contact your doctor if the itching persists.

Stomach PainTry to rest and relax. Consume small meals regularly. Keep a heating pad on your stomach.

If the stomach pain does not go away, see your doctor.

Warnings and precautions

ContraindicatedTHIOFORD AP TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women, therefore consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedTHIOFORD AP TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it passes through breast milk, therefore consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionAvoid driving or operating machinery while taking THIOFORD AP TABLET as it may cause dizziness, nausea, or drowsiness.

ALCOHOLConsult your doctorAvoid drinking alcohol while taking THIOFORD AP TABLET. KIDNEYContraindicatedTHIOFORD AP TABLET is not recommended for patients suffering from severe kidney failure, therefore consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERContraindicatedTHIOFORD AP TABLET is not recommended for patients suffering from liver failure, therefore consult your doctor before taking it.

ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take THIOFORD AP TABLET if you are allergic to Aceclofenac, Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), Thiocolchicoside, other NSAIDs such as aspirin, diclofenac, or any other ingredients of THIOFORD AP TABLET. LUNGSUse with CautionTHIOFORD AP TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from asthma or breathing problems, therefore consult your doctor before taking it. HEART DISEASEContraindicatedTHIOFORD AP TABLET is not recommended for use in patients suffering from heart problems such as heart attack, stroke, blockages in blood vessels of the heart or having a history of heart surgery for clearing blockages, therefore consult your doctor before taking it.

THIOFORD AP TABLET is not recommended for patients suffering from heart problems such as angina, therefore consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSTHIOFORD AP TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: stomach ulcers, intestinal bleeding or have a history of stomach ulcers bleeding disorders peripheral arterial disease (problem with blood circulation) blockages in blood vessels of the brain rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption Before taking THIOFORD AP TABLET inform your doctor if you have: seizures stomach and bowel disorders such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel diseases), ulceration, bleeding or perforation in the gut or bowel blood disorders (porphyria) recovering from major surgery alcohol dependence chicken pox diabetes smoking habit high blood pressure raised cholesterol or triglycerides blood clots (thrombus) Use in paediatrics: THIOFORD AP TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age, therefore consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatric: THIOFORD AP TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (>65 years), therefore consult your doctor before taking it.

Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking THIOFORD AP TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen (medicines used for the management of pain and inflammation) zidovudine (a medicine used to manage HIV infection) antidiabetic medications such as metformin, glipizide, sitagliptin etc. (medicines used for the management of diabetes) cyclosporin, tacrolimus (medicines used for immune system suppression) steroids such as betamethasone, dexamethasone, estradiol, testosterone etc mifepristone (a medicine used to induce abortions) methotrexate (a medicine used for the management of cancer and autoimmune disorders) anticoagulants such as warfarin, and heparin (medicine that manages blood from clotting) diuretics such as furosemide, spironolactone etc (medicines that help maintain body fluid balance) quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, etc (medicines used for the management of bacterial infections) antihypertensives such as losartan, enalapril, metoprolol, etc (medicines used for the management of high blood pressure) cardiac glycosides such as digoxin (medicines used for the management of irregular heartbeat and heart failure) anti-depressants such as lithium, fluoxetine, sertraline, etc (medicines used for the management of depression) colestyramine (a medicine used to lower cholesterol levels) metoclopramide and domperidone (medicines used for the management of nausea and vomiting)

Overdosage

If you or anybody else accidentally takes too much of THIOFORD AP TABLET, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

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Keep THIOFORD AP TABLET out of reach from children Store THIOFORD AP TABLET below 30°C

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