Etodolac + Thiocolchicoside Tablets

Etodolac 400mg and Thiocolchicoside 4mg Tablets - Tracfast-th4 Tablet is made up of two drugs that are Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside which is used in pain due to muscle spasms. Etodolac is an NSAID drug that works by blocking the release of the chemical messenger that causes inflammation and pain, whereas Thiocolchicoside works as a muscle relaxant drug.

Both medicines work on the centers in the spinal cord and the brain to relieve muscle spasms and stiffness, They also improve the movements of the muscles and ease the pain.

Uses of the Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside Tablets 

• Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside tablets are a mix of two medicines: Etodolac, which helps reduce pain and swelling, and Thiocolchicoside, which helps relax muscles.
• The tablet is used to help with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pain, and muscle cramps. Etodolac stops a chemical called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) from making another substance called prostaglandins.
• Prostaglandins are made when you get hurt, and they cause pain and swelling. By stopping the action of COX enzymes, the body makes fewer prostaglandins.
• This helps lessen light to moderate pain and swelling where the injury or damage is. Thiocolchicoside affects areas in the spinal cord and brain.
• This helps ease muscle tightness and helps muscles move better, which can reduce pain from muscle cramps.

Precaution to use of Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside

• Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside tablets may not be suitable for everyone so the patient needs to consult with a doctor before taking the medicines.
• If the patient has heart, liver, and kidney problems he/she should consult with the doctor to avoid severe health problems.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first advised by the doctor before using the Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside tablets.
• Also to make sure this medicine provides you the safe results, let your doctors know the other medicines that you are taking with Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside tablets.

Direction to use of Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside

• Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside tablets should be taken with food as this will prevent the patient from getting an upset stomach.
• The patient needs to follow all the instructions that the doctor will provide them to avoid the side effects of the medicines.
• Do not take this medicine for a longer duration than your doctor recommended you.

Possible Side Effects of Etodolac and Thiocolchicoside

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Heartburn
• Stomach pain/epigastric pain
• Loss of appetite
• Indigestion
• Sleepiness