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TORGEM PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

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Jan-25

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About Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet

Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is a combination medication used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, vertebral static problems, dorsal pain, low back pain, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions).

Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Thiocolchicoside (muscle relaxant) and Aceclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). 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 relieving pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in the production of certain chemical substances, such as prostaglandins, that cause pain and swelling.

Take Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. You may experience diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or increased liver enzymes in the blood in some cases. Most of these side effects of Lapodia TH 4 mg 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 Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the foetus. Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss), 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), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet .

Uses of Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet

Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasms

Medicinal Benefits

Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely, Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac, used to treat pain due to muscle spasms. 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 relieving pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body that is involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.

Side Effects of Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Increased liver enzymes in the blood

Directions for Use

Take Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet with or after food as prescribed 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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Do not consume alcohol with Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects. If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting, and weight loss), 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), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet .

Therapeutic Class

MUSCLE RELAXANTS

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (lisinopril, enalapril, candesartan, losartan, clonidine, moxonidine, hydralazine, methyldopa, propranolol), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin), water pills (furosemide, amiloride), blood thinners (heparin, warfarin, clopidogrel), anticancer drug (methotrexate), HIV drug (zidovudine), antidiabetic drugs (gliclazide, tolbutamide, glibenclamide), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, celecoxib, etoricoxib), steroids (hydrocortisone, prednisolone), medicines used for abortion (mifepristone), immunosuppressants (ciclosporin, tacrolimus), antimanic drug (lithium), heart-related medicines (digoxin), and antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, citalopram, escitalopram).

Drug- Food Interaction: Avoid the intake of alcohol with Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss), 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), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LISINOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • CANDESARTAN
  • LOSARTAN
  • CLONIDINE
  • MOXONIDINE
  • METHYLDOPA
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • OFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • AMILORIDE
  • HEPARIN
  • WARFARIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • GLICLAZIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • CELECOXIB
  • ETORICOXIB
  • HYDROCORTISONE
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • MIFEPRESTONE
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • TACROLIMUS
  • LITHIUM
  • DIGOXIN
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • HYDRALAZINE

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.

  • Massages can also be helpful.

  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.

  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.

  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.

  • 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 on the muscle for 15-20minutes.

  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Special Advise

Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver functioning and liver enzymes while taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain: It 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, and 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 alcohol consumption with Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy 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 Lapodia TH 4 mg 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

Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness or vision problems in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel any of these symptoms after taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet if you have severe liver failure.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet if you have severe kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, vertebral static problems, dorsal pain, low back pain, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions).
Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet contains Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac. 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 relieving pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in the production of certain chemical substances, such as prostaglandins, that cause pain and swelling.
Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet may affect sperm cells and thereby cause problems with male fertility. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet if you are planning to become a father.
Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk more easily. However, if you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.
Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet may trigger 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 Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet .
You are recommended to use Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist even after using Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet for 7 days, stop taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet and consult a doctor.
Avoid taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart disease, high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor before using Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and it best to avoid alcohol while taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet as it can increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
No, Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is not addictive. However, it's important to use it only as prescribed by your doctor.
Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is generally used for short-term and can be stopped when the pain is relieved. However, it should be used for duration as advised by your doctor.
Yes, some people may experience dizziness (feeling weak, faint, unsteady, or lightheaded) after taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet . It is best to take a short break and restart once you feel better if you are experiencing light-headedness or dizziness. However consult your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
The use of Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet may be harmful to patients with known allergies to painkillers or components of this medicine. It should also be avoided in individuals with a history of stomach ulcers, heart failure, high blood pressure, liver disease, and kidney problems. Therefore, if you have any medical conditions, inform your doctor before taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet .
Yes, Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex. Vitamin B-complex helps to treat vitamin deficiency which may be the cause of your symptoms. However, please consult your doctor before taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet with other medicines or supplements.
Long-term use of Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet can cause kidney damage due to the reduction in prostaglandins, which normally protect the kidneys. It's important to monitor kidney function regularly and consult your doctor if you have any concerns or pre-existing kidney conditions.
No, taking more than the recommended dose will not improve its effectiveness but may lead to increased side effects. Consult your doctor if you think you have taken more doses of Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet or experience worsening symptoms while taking Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet .
Take Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet to avoid potential drug interactions. Some medications that may interact with Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet include, anti-hypertensives, antidiabetic medications, and antidepressants. These interactions can affect the effectiveness of the medications or increase the risk of side effects. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements, to ensure safe and effective treatment.
If you suspect an overdose of Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet , it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, seizures (fits) and drowsiness. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor.
The side effects of Lapodia TH 4 mg Tablet are diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and increased liver enzymes in the blood. If these persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

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