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Dolo TH 4 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PARACETAMOL-500MG + THIOCOLCHICOSIDE-4MG

Uses:

Treatment of Musculoskeletal pain, Muscle spasms

Medicinal Benefits:

Dolo TH 4 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.

FAQs

Dolo TH 4 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).

Dolo TH 4 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.

Dolo TH 4 Tablet may affect sperm cells and thereby causes problems with male fertility. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Dolo TH 4 Tablet .

Dolo TH 4 Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Dolo TH 4 Tablet to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

You are not recommended to take Dolo TH 4 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.

Dolo TH 4 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 Dolo TH 4 Tablet .

You are recommended to use Dolo TH 4 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist even after using Dolo TH 4 Tablet for 7 days, stop taking Dolo TH 4 Tablet and consult a doctor.

Though Dolo TH 4 Tablet contains paracetamol it is not used to reduce fever. Dolo TH 4 Tablet is used to relieve musculoskeletal pain and spasms.

Dolo TH 4 Tablet may cause side effects like diarrhoea, drowsiness or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Dolo TH 4 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Dolo TH 4 Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Dolo TH 4 Tablet may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Dolo TH 4 Tablet . You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Dolo TH 4 Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage.

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