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Acton-OR Plus Tablet 10's

Acton-OR Plus Tablet 10's

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Acton-OR Plus Tablet

Acton-OR Plus Tablet is a combination medication used to reduce and relieve orthopaedic, traumatic,  and rheumatologic disorders. It helps relieve muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, vertebral static problems, dorsal pain, low back pain, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions). 

Acton-OR Plus Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic) and Thiocolchicoside (muscle relaxant). Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain, inflammation and fever. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Take Acton-OR Plus Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, drowsiness or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Acton-OR Plus Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Acton-OR Plus Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Acton-OR Plus Tablet is not recommended for children below 16 years of age. Avoid taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the foetus. Acton-OR Plus Tablet is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Acton-OR Plus Tablet is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Inform your doctor if you experience abdominal pain or discomfort, dark urine, itching, fever, weakness, or yellowing of skin and eyes while taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet as it indicates liver problems. Do not consume alcohol with Acton-OR Plus Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage. If you have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), fits (epilepsy), muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), kidney or liver diseases, inform your doctor before taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet .

Uses of Acton-OR Plus Tablet

Treatment of Musculoskeletal pain, Muscle spasms

Medicinal Benefits

Acton-OR Plus Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Paracetamol and Thiocolchicoside used to treat pain due to muscle spasms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Directions for Use

Take Acton-OR Plus Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Acton-OR Plus Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Drowsiness
  • Stomach pain
  • Fainting and drowsiness
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Anemia

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Acton-OR Plus Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Acton-OR Plus Tablet is not recommended for children below 16 years of age. Avoid taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. Acton-OR Plus Tablet is excreted in breast milk, so Acton-OR Plus Tablet is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Inform your doctor if you experience abdominal pain or discomfort, dark urine, itching, fever, weakness, yellowing of skin and eyes while taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet as it indicates liver problems. Do not consume alcohol with Acton-OR Plus Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage and gastrointestinal bleeding. If you have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), epilepsy (fits), muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), kidney or liver diseases, inform your doctor before taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Acton-OR Plus Tablet may have interaction with blood thinners (warfarin), anti-sickness drugs (domperidone, metoclopramide), lipid-lowering drugs (cholestyramine), antibiotics (chloramphenicol), antacid (ranitidine).

Drug- Food Interaction: Avoid foods rich in carbohydrates, pectin including jellies, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and broccoli as Acton-OR Plus Tablet may interact with these foods. Also, avoid intake of alcohol with Acton-OR Plus Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), fits, muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), kidney or liver diseases, inform your doctor before taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • DOMPERIDONE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • RANITIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regular exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep for at least 8 hours. 
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice pack or hot-pack to the muscle for 15-20 minutes. 

Special Advise

Acton-OR Plus Tablet may give false-positive results for urine glucose tests. Therefore, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet before undergoing any laboratory tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Whereas, exercise helps in muscle stretching to be less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Acton-OR Plus Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Acton-OR Plus Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the foetus. However, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. However, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Acton-OR Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Acton-OR Plus Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Acton-OR Plus Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Acton-OR Plus Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

III Floor SIDCO Garment Complex, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, India
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FAQs

Acton-OR Plus Tablet is used to reduce and relieve orthopaedic, traumatic, and rheumatologic disorders. It helps relieve muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, vertebral static problems, dorsal pain, low back pain, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions).
Acton-OR Plus Tablet contains Paracetamol and Thiocolchicoside. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever. Thiocolchicoside is a skeletal muscle relaxant that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.
Acton-OR Plus Tablet may affect sperm cells and thereby causes problems with male fertility. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet .
Acton-OR Plus Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Acton-OR Plus Tablet with warfarin (blood thinner) as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk. So you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.
Acton-OR Plus Tablet may trigger episodes of epilepsy (fits), especially in patients who are at risk for fits or those suffering from fits. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet .
You are recommended to use Acton-OR Plus Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist even after using Acton-OR Plus Tablet for 7 days, stop taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet and consult a doctor.
Though Acton-OR Plus Tablet contains paracetamol it is not used to reduce fever. Acton-OR Plus Tablet is used to relieve musculoskeletal pain and spasms.
Acton-OR Plus Tablet may cause side effects like diarrhoea, drowsiness or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Acton-OR Plus Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Acton-OR Plus Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Acton-OR Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Acton-OR Plus Tablet . You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Acton-OR Plus Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Acton-OR Plus Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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