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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Thriocol 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). 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 :

Athraj Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Thriocol Tablet

Thriocol 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). 

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

Uses of Thriocol Tablet

Treatment of Musculoskeletal pain, Muscle spasms

Directions for Use

Take Thriocol 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.

Medicinal Benefits

Thriocol 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.

How Thriocol Tablet Works

Thriocol 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Thriocol Tablet

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Thriocol Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

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

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ParacetamolLomitapide
Severe
ParacetamolKetoconazole
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ParacetamolLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Thriocol Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Thriocol Tablet 10's may increase the risk of severity of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Thriocol Tablet 10's and Lomitapide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ParacetamolKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Thriocol Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Thriocol Tablet 10's and Ketoconazole may increase the risk of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Thriocol Tablet 10's and Ketoconazole, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have joint pain or swelling, fever, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, over-tiredness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolOxazepam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Thriocol Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Thriocol Tablet 10's may decrease the excretion rate of Oxazepam which could result in a higher serum level.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Oxazepam and Thriocol Tablet 10's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ParacetamolLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Thriocol Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Thriocol Tablet 10's and Leflunomide may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Thriocol Tablet 10's and Leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolKetamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Thriocol Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of ketamine and Thriocol Tablet 10's may decrease the effectiveness of Ketamine which could result in a higher blood level.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketamine and Thriocol Tablet 10's together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you're feeling very sleepy or having trouble breathing, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ParacetamolTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Thriocol Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide with Thriocol Tablet 10's may increase the risk or severity of Liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thriocol Tablet 10's with Teriflunomide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Thriocol Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Mipomersen with Thriocol Tablet 10's may increase the risk or severity of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Thriocol Tablet 10's and Mipomersen, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
ParacetamolValdecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Thriocol Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Thriocol Tablet 10's and Valdecoxib may increase the risk or severity of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Thriocol Tablet 10's and Valdecoxib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if the side effects worsen, please consult a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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

Therapeutic Class

MUSCLE RELAXANTS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Thriocol Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Thriocol 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 Thriocol 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

Thriocol Tablet may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Thriocol Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Thriocol 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 Thriocol 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

Thriocol Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

FAQs

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Shop 1 to 10, First floor,Balaji Height, Sector-11,SanpadaNavi Mumbai 400705India
Other Info - THR0196

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