Thiocef-4Mg 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, torticollis (neck muscle contractions), and neurological and traumatological problems.

Thiocef-4Mg Tablet contains ''Thiocochicoside,'' which 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.

You are advised to take Thiocef-4Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as drowsiness, stomach upset, indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Thiocef-4Mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Thiocef-4Mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Thiocef-4Mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 16 years as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Thiocef-4Mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Thiocef-4Mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants 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). Thiocef-4Mg Tablet works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements. Thus, it relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

• Drowsiness
• Stomach upset
• Indigestion
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Do not take Thiocef-4Mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Inform your doctor if you experience abdominal pain or discomfort, dark urine, itching, fever, weakness, or yellowing of skin and eyes while taking Thiocef-4Mg Tablet as it indicates liver problems. Do not take Thiocef-4Mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Thiocef-4Mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Thiocef-4Mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Thiocef-4Mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• Exercising regularly 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.

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, and pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms.