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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:18 PM IST
Zulu AT 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, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions). It contains Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac, which relieves muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieving pain due to muscle spasms. It may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or increased liver enzymes in the blood in some cases. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Unichem Laboratories Ltd

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Return Policy

Not Returnable

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Jan-27

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About Zulu AT 4mg Tablet

Zulu AT 4mg 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).

Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Zulu AT 4mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Zulu AT 4mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the foetus. Zulu AT 4mg Tablet is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet .

Uses of Zulu AT 4mg Tablet

Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasms

Medicinal Benefits

Zulu AT 4mg 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.

Directions for Use

Take Zulu AT 4mg 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

Side Effects of Zulu AT 4mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Zulu AT 4mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Zulu AT 4mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Zulu AT 4mg Tablet if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. Zulu AT 4mg Tablet is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Zulu AT 4mg Tablet is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Do not consume alcohol with Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg 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

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.

  • 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.

Special Advise

Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver functioning and liver enzymes while taking Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg 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

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

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Liver

Caution

Take Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet if you have severe liver failure.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet if you have severe kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Unichem Laboratories Ltd., Unichem Bhavan, Prabhat Estate, Off S.V.Road, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai – 400 102
Other Info - ZUL0010

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FAQs

Zulu AT 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, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions).
Zulu AT 4mg 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.
Zulu AT 4mg Tablet may affect sperm cells and thereby cause problems with male fertility. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Zulu AT 4mg Tablet if you are planning to become a father.
Zulu AT 4mg Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Zulu AT 4mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Zulu AT 4mg 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.
Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet .
You are recommended to use Zulu AT 4mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist even after using Zulu AT 4mg Tablet for 7 days, stop taking Zulu AT 4mg Tablet and consult a doctor.
Avoid taking Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and it best to avoid alcohol while taking Zulu AT 4mg Tablet as it can increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
No, Zulu AT 4mg Tablet is not addictive. However, it's important to use it only as prescribed by your doctor.
Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet .
Yes, Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet with other medicines or supplements.
Long-term use of Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg Tablet or experience worsening symptoms while taking Zulu AT 4mg Tablet .
Take Zulu AT 4mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zulu AT 4mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Zulu AT 4mg Tablet to avoid potential drug interactions. Some medications that may interact with Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg 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 Zulu AT 4mg 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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