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VOLITRA MR TABLET is used to relieve pain due to muscle spasms. It contains Diclofenac and Thiocolchicoside, which block chemical messengers that cause pain and reduce muscle stiffness. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and heartburn. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Dr. Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About VOLITRA MR TABLET

VOLITRA MR TABLET is a medicine prescribed to relieve painful muscle spasms associated with various bone, joint, and muscle conditions. Painful muscle spasms can make even simple daily activities difficult and uncomfortable. This medicine is prescribed to help relieve pain and stiffness so you can move more comfortably during your recovery. It helps ease severe muscle stiffness, spasm-induced discomfort, and localised swelling. By targeting both pain and muscle tightness, this medicine helps restore physical mobility and lets you return to your daily activities.

To get the best results, you should take VOLITRA MR TABLET consistently at the exact times prescribed by your doctor. It is highly recommended to take this tablet with food or immediately after a meal to protect your stomach from irritation. Complementing this treatment with gentle stretching, adequate hydration, and sufficient rest will support a faster recovery.

While taking VOLITRA MR TABLET, some people may experience mild side effects like sleepiness, diarrhoea, or mild stomach discomfort. However, if you notice serious symptoms such as severe stomach pain, yellowing of your skin or eyes, or skin rashes, contact your doctor promptly. They can assess your symptoms and advise you on the most appropriate next steps.

Do not take this if you have a history of asthma attacks triggered by pain relievers, active stomach ulcers, severe liver or kidney disease, or if you suffer from muscle weakness conditions. Always tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart issues, or a history of bleeding disorders before starting this medication so they can ensure it is safe for you.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can increase your risk of stomach bleeding and drowsiness. Smoking should also be avoided because it can interfere with how your body processes the medicine and delay your healing.

VOLITRA MR TABLET is generally not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine to discuss safer treatment options. Older adults should also consult their doctor before using this medicine. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age unless specifically prescribed by a doctor. 

Uses of VOLITRA MR TABLET

VOLITRA MR TABLET is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal conditions. It is mainly used for:

  • Painful muscle spasms: VOLITRA MR TABLET helps relax tight muscles and blocks pain signals, providing rapid relief from sudden, painful muscle contractions.
  • Lower back pain: It reduces swelling around the injured area and muscle stiffness in the lower back, helping you bend and move more easily.
  • Neck and shoulder stiffness: It eases tension in the upper spine muscles, relieving the headaches and neck pain caused by muscle tightness.
  • Sprains and strains: It targets the swelling and muscle tightening around an injury that occur after acute muscle or tendon injuries, supporting faster healing. 
     

Key Benefits

VOLITRA MR TABLET offers dual-action relief by targeting both physical muscle tightness and the underlying pain sensation. This combined approach helps break the painful cycle of spasm-pain-more spasm, allowing your muscles to relax fully and heal. Key benefits of using VOLITRA MR TABLET include:

  • Helps you return to your daily activities, work, and exercise more quickly: By relieving pain and muscle spasms, it makes movement more comfortable.  
  • Improves flexibility and range of motion: By reducing muscle tightness and stiffness, it helps you move more freely.
  • Reduces the need for multiple medicines: It combines pain relief and muscle relaxation in a single medicine.
  • Promotes better sleep quality: Relief from painful muscle spasms can help you sleep more comfortably.
     
Side effects of Volitra Mr Tablet
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • High levels of liver enzymes need immediate medical attention.
  • Watch your diet and consume low-fat foods, like green leafy vegetables, fish, whole grains, nuts, etc.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to control your cholesterol levels.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it can affect your liver.
  • Focus on losing weight as it can help control cholesterol and maintain liver enzymes.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve liver functioning and overall health.
  • Limit processed foods and eat more vegetables and fruits.
  • Exercise at least 30 minutes every day.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Quit smoking as it can worsen kidney damage.
  • Control your blood pressure and blood glucose.
  • Limit salt intake and alcohol consumption.
  • Increased creatinine levels must be corrected immediately with the help of a doctor.
  • Reduce strenuous activities that can lead to muscle breakdown and production of creatinine.
  • Sleep for 7-8 hours per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Manage your blood pressure by implementing changes in lifestyle like losing weight, reducing stress and exercising regularly.
  • Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Include iron-rich foods like dark leafy vegetables, lean red meat, legumes and fish in your diet.
  • Consume vitamin C-rich foods as they aid iron absorption.
  • Limit tea, cocoa, and coffee as these can slow iron absorption.
  • Exercise regularly; however, do not overdo it.
  • Boost Vitamin K with leafy greens (spinach, kale), broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  • Include iron-rich foods like lean red meat, legumes, fortified cereals, and dark leafy greens.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Add Vitamin C-rich foods (citrus fruits, bell peppers) to enhance iron absorption.
  • Limit excessive alcohol and blood-thinning foods like garlic and certain herbs.
  • Engage in gentle exercise like walking, swimming, or yoga.
  • Monitor injuries and apply pressure to wounds promptly.
  • Schedule regular medical checkups for routine blood tests.

Directions for Use

  • VOLITRA MR TABLET can be taken with food to prevent stomach upset, or as directed by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow VOLITRA MR TABLET as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush, or break it.

How VOLITRA MR TABLET Works

VOLITRA MR TABLET works through two active components that target different pathways in your body to relieve discomfort. These components work together to provide comprehensive relief from both the pain and the physical stiffness of muscle spasms. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works directly on the central nervous system. It interacts with specific chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord to reduce muscle stiffness and spasms. When used at the recommended doses, it does not significantly decrease overall muscle strength or affect your voluntary movement. It acts on chemical switches in the brain and spinal cord to help reduce muscle spasms. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the action of chemical enzymes called cyclooxygenases (COX), which are enzymes that trigger pain and swelling. These enzymes help your body produce prostaglandins, which are chemicals your body releases when it is injured. By stopping the production of these chemicals, diclofenac significantly reduces pain and inflammation. Together, these two components provide highly effective relief.
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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking VOLITRA MR TABLET to avoid the risk of adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

VOLITRA MR TABLET is not recommended during pregnancy since it may harm the developing baby. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

VOLITRA MR TABLET is not recommended during breastfeeding as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Please consult your doctor if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Caution

VOLITRA MR TABLET may make you feel dizzy, sleepy and can cause vision problems sometimes. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor since VOLITRA MR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor since VOLITRA MR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

VOLITRA MR TABLET is not recommended in children and adolescents younger than 18 years of age.

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Heart

Unsafe

VOLITRA MR TABLET is generally not recommended for heart patients due to an increased risk of side effects.

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Geriatrics

Caution

VOLITRA MR TABLET should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Seek medical advice if you have any concerns.

What if I have taken an overdose of VOLITRA MR TABLET

If you or someone else takes too much of VOLITRA MR TABLET, call emergency services (112 or 108) or go to the nearest hospital immediately. Symptoms of an overdose can include severe stomach pain, vomiting, extreme drowsiness, shallow breathing, or loss of consciousness.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay well-hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, as dehydration can trigger or worsen muscle spasms.
  • Incorporate gentle stretching exercises: Perform gentle, low-impact stretching exercises under the guidance of a physical therapist to maintain muscle flexibility and prevent stiffness.
  • Apply warm or cold therapy: Apply a warm compress to the affected area to help relax stiff muscles, or use a cold pack to reduce acute swelling and numb the pain.
  • Eat a balanced diet: Include foods rich in potassium and magnesium (such as bananas, leafy greens, and nuts) to support healthy muscle function.
  • Avoid strenuous activities: Avoid heavy lifting, sudden twisting movements, or high-impact activities that could reinjure your healing muscles. 
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for VOLITRA MR TABLET to start to work: VOLITRA MR TABLET ideally shows its action within 30 minutes to 1 hour after administration. The time for which the effects of VOLITRA MR TABLET last: The duration of action for VOLITRA MR TABLET is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take VOLITRA MR TABLET

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store VOLITRA MR TABLET at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). . •Keep the tablets in their original blister packaging to protect them from direct light and moisture. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom cabinet or near a sink whe

Drug Warnings

  • Do not drive or operate machinery: Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform dangerous tasks until you know how VOLITRA MR TABLET affects you, as it can cause drowsiness and dizziness.
  • Check the packaging before use: Ensure the blister strip is completely sealed and untampered with.
  • Avoid taking certain medicines together: Avoid taking other pain-relieving medicines (like aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen) while taking VOLITRA MR TABLET, unless specifically directed by your doctor, to prevent stomach irritation and bleeding.
  • Inform your healthcare provider before surgery: If you are scheduled for any surgery, including dental procedures, inform your surgeon or dentist that you are taking these medicines.
  • Use only for the prescribed duration: Limit your continuous use of this medicine to the exact duration prescribed; long-term use of such pain relievers can increase the risk of heart, kidney, or liver issues.
  • Tell your doctor if you have heart disease: NSAIDs such as diclofenac may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events, including heart attack or stroke, especially with long-term use or in people with existing heart disease.
  • Keep an updated medicine list: Keep a list of all the medicines and supplements you take and share it with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this medicine to help avoid potential interactions. 
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Blood thinners (like warfarin): Taking VOLITRA MR TABLET with blood thinners (like warfarin) may increase the risk of severe stomach bleeding. If you are taking warfarin or other blood thinners, consult your doctor before taking this medicine, as closer monitoring may be required.  
  • Other pain relievers (like aspirin) or steroids: Using it alongside other pain relievers (like aspirin) or steroids can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
  • Blood pressure medicine (such as medicines used to lower blood pressure or water tablets): It may also reduce the effectiveness of certain blood pressure medicines, such as ACE inhibitors or diuretics.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Co-administration of Meloxicam with Volitra Mr Tablet can increase the risk or severity of gastrointestinal side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meloxicam with Volitra Mr Tablet is avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, headache, or weakness. Do not stop any medication without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Co-administration of Tenofovir alafenamide with Volitra Mr Tablet may cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction of Tenofovir alafenamide with Volitra Mr Tablet they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Co-administration of Deferasirox with Volitra Mr Tablet may increase your risk of developing stomach bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction of Deferasirox with Volitra Mr Tablet but they can be taken if your doctor has prescribed them. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, sudden dizziness, vomiting, tarry stools, swelling, or muscle cramps. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Co-administration use of Flurbiprofen with Volitra Mr Tablet may increase the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
There is a possibility of interaction of Flurbiprofen with Volitra Mr Tablet but they can be taken if your doctor has prescribed them. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience tarry stools, coughing or vomiting blood, acidity, severe headache, or weakness. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Taking Tolmetin with Volitra Mr Tablet may increase the risk of developing stomach bleeding, ulceration, or inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction of Tolmetin with Volitra Mr Tablet but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, headache, or weakness. Do not stop any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Taking Oxaprozin with Volitra Mr Tablet can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Oxaprozin with Volitra Mr Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing or vomiting blood, headache, or weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Taking Lomitapide with Volitra Mr Tablet will have an additive effect and may cause liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction of Lomitapide with Volitra Mr Tablet, but they can be taken if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you have joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Taking Prasugrel with Volitra Mr Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Prasugrel with Volitra Mr Tablet can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing or vomiting blood, headache, or weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Co-administration of Indometacin and Volitra Mr Tablet can increase the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Indometacin and Volitra Mr Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. If you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing or vomiting blood, headache, or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Volitra Mr Tablet:
Taking Piroxicam with Volitra Mr Tablet can increase the risk of stomach inflammation (redness, swelling) or bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Piroxicam with Volitra Mr Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing or vomiting blood, severe headache, or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • Food and alcohol: Taking this medicine with high-fat meals may slightly delay its absorption, though it does not reduce its overall effectiveness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can significantly increase the risk of drowsiness, dizziness, stomach bleeding, and liver problems. 
     
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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FAQs

VOLITRA MR TABLET is used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, torticollis (neck muscle contractions), and upper and lower back pain.
VOLITRA MR TABLET contains Diclofenac and Thiocolchicoside. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that relieves muscle stiffness due to muscle spasms and improves muscle movements.
VOLITRA MR TABLET is usually prescribed for a short period and can be discontinued if there is no pain. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking VOLITRA MR TABLET for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking VOLITRA MR TABLET.
Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of VOLITRA MR TABLET. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre rich food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.
You are not recommended to take VOLITRA MR TABLET with warfarin as simultaneous use of these two medicines may increase the bleeding risk. However, if you are supposed to use these medicines together, please contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted or you may be prescribed alternate medicine.
Common side effects of VOLITRA MR TABLET include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and heartburn. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.
Yes, VOLITRA MR TABLET can be used to relieve upper and lower back pain if advised by the doctor. It inhibits chemical messengers that cause pain and reduces muscle stiffness.
VOLITRA MR TABLET is contraindicated in people who are allergic to any of its components. It is also not recommended for people having stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding with NSAID use.
Store VOLITRA MR TABLET at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Long-term use of VOLITRA MR TABLET may cause kidney damage. Therefore, avoid long-term use and take it only for the duration recommended by the doctor.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of VOLITRA MR TABLET would not be more effective but may lead to unpleasant side effects. Therefore, take VOLITRA MR TABLET only as per the dose advised by the doctor.
No, it is highly recommended to take VOLITRA MR TABLET with food or immediately after a meal. This helps protect your stomach lining and reduces the risk of stomach upset, heartburn, or irritation. Talk to your doctor if you continue to experience stomach discomfort.
No, VOLITRA MR TABLET is generally not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals due to potential safety risks to the baby. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor to discuss safer alternatives for pain relief.
Yes, drowsiness and dizziness are common side effects of this medicine. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing tasks that require mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk to your doctor if these symptoms are severe or do not go away.
You should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Alcohol can worsen drowsiness and dizziness and significantly increase your risk of developing stomach ulcers or liver damage. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about alcohol use.
You should not take other pain relievers, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen, while taking VOLITRA MR TABLET unless specifically advised by your healthcare provider. Doing so can increase your risk of severe stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor before combining medicines.
If you notice any skin rash, hives, itching, or swelling, contact your doctor immediately and do not take the next dose until you have received medical advice. These can be early signs of an allergic reaction. Talk to your doctor to find a suitable, safe alternative.
No, VOLITRA MR TABLET is typically prescribed for short-term use to manage acute pain and muscle spasms. Long-term use can increase the risk of serious side effects, including heart issues, kidney damage, and stomach ulcers. Talk to your doctor about the appropriate duration of your treatment.

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