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Thio-P Tablet 10's 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). It contains Paracetamol and Thiocolchicoside, which works by inhibiting certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain, inflammation and fever. Also, it acts on the centres of the spinal cord and brain and helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, drowsiness or stomach pain.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Grapple Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Thio-P Tablet 10's

Thio-P Tablet 10's 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). 

Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Thio-P Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 16 years of age. Avoid taking Thio-P Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the foetus. Thio-P Tablet 10's is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's as it indicates liver problems. Do not consume alcohol with Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's.

Uses of Thio-P Tablet 10's

Treatment of Musculoskeletal pain, Muscle spasms

Medicinal Benefits

Thio-P Tablet 10's 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.

Side Effects of Thio-P Tablet 10's

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

Directions for Use

Take Thio-P Tablet 10's 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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Thio-P Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Thio-P Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 16 years of age. Avoid taking Thio-P Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. Thio-P Tablet 10's is excreted in breast milk, so Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's as it indicates liver problems. Do not consume alcohol with Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's.

Therapeutic Class

MUSCLE RELAXANTS

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. 

Habit Forming

No

How Thio-P Tablet 10's Works

Thio-P Tablet 10's 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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Thio-P Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Thio-P Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Thio-P Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of liver damage.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's 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

Thio-P Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Thio-P Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's 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

Thio-P Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Grapple Life Sciences Private Limited, Scf 1025, 1St & 2nd Floor, Motor Market, Manimajra, Chandigarh 160101, India
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FAQs

Thio-P Tablet 10's 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).
Thio-P Tablet 10's 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.
Thio-P Tablet 10's may affect sperm cells and thereby causes problems with male fertility. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Thio-P Tablet 10's.
Thio-P Tablet 10's may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Thio-P Tablet 10's to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Thio-P Tablet 10's 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.
Thio-P Tablet 10's 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 Thio-P Tablet 10's.
You are recommended to use Thio-P Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist even after using Thio-P Tablet 10's for 7 days, stop taking Thio-P Tablet 10's and consult a doctor.
Though Thio-P Tablet 10's contains paracetamol it is not used to reduce fever. Thio-P Tablet 10's is used to relieve musculoskeletal pain and spasms.
Thio-P Tablet 10's may cause side effects like diarrhoea, drowsiness or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Thio-P Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Thio-P Tablet 10's should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Thio-P Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Thio-P Tablet 10's. You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Thio-P Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Thio-P Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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