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Etroflam-Th4 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

THIOCOLCHICOSIDE-4MG

Uses:

Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasms.

Medicinal Benefits:

Etroflam-Th4 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). Etroflam-Th4 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.

FAQs

Etroflam-Th4 Tablet is used to treat pain due to muscle spasms.

Etroflam-Th4 Tablet 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.

Do not take Etroflam-Th4 Tablet for longer durations as it may cause damaged cells (abnormal number of chromosomes). Do not exceed the dose and duration of treatment prescribed by the doctor.

Etroflam-Th4 Tablet is generally prescribed for short durations. However, continue taking Etroflam-Th4 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Etroflam-Th4 Tablet.

Etroflam-Th4 Tablet may precipitate seizures, especially in patients who are at risk for seizures, and those who are suffering from fits. Consult your doctor before taking Etroflam-Th4 Tablet if you are epileptic patient.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Etroflam-Th4 Tablet. Consult your doctor if you experience diarrhoea. Treatment with Etroflam-Th4 Tablet should be discontinued in case of diarrhoea.

Yes, Etroflam-Th4 Tablet is safe if used as advised by the doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Yes, Etroflam-Th4 Tablet may cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel lightheaded or dizzy, take rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Etroflam-Th4 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to painkillers or any of its components or excipients. Etroflam-Th4 Tablet should be preferably avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcer or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding and in patients with history of high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney or liver disease.

Yes, Etroflam-Th4 Tablet be taken with vitamin B-complex as it helps to relieve pain and treat vitamin deficiency that may be the cause of underlying symptoms. However, please consult your doctor before using Etroflam-Th4 Tablet with other medicines or supplements.

Yes, the long-term use of Etroflam-Th4 Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce prostaglandins, a chemical that protects them from damage. Long term use of painkillers lowers the prostaglandins levels in the body leading to kidney damage. Therefore, painkillers are not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.

No, taking Etroflam-Th4 Tablet in higher doses will not make it more effective, rather it can increase the side effects. If the symptoms worsen, please consult the doctor.

You are recommended to take Etroflam-Th4 Tablet as advised by your doctor. You can preferably take Etroflam-Th4 Tablet after meals to avoid stomach upset.

Etroflam-Th4 Tablet is usually recommended for 5 to 7 days to manage acute conditions. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.

Etroflam-Th4 Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion, stomach upset or drowsiness. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Etroflam-Th4 Tablet may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, if you feel drowsy after taking Etroflam-Th4 Tablet, avoid driving or operating machinery. If you still have any concerns, please consult your doctor.