Lorchek MR Gel
Indoco Remedies Ltd
Uses of Lorchek MR Gel:
Pain relief, Muscle relaxation
Composition of Lorchek MR Gel:
Lornoxicam 0.125%w/w + Methyl Salicylate 10%w/w + Thiocolchicoside 0.125%w/w
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Description
Pain due to muscle spasm
Uses
Lornoxicam is generally used in treatment of pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.
Methyl Salicylate is generally used in treatment of muscle pain and rheumatic pain
Thiocolchicoside is generally used in treatment for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
Methyl Salicylate is generally used in treatment of muscle pain and rheumatic pain
Thiocolchicoside is generally used in treatment for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
Side effects
- Application site irritation
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Lornoxicam, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Lornoxicam is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Lornoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It makes the condition better by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
Methyl Salicylate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.
Methyl Salicylate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Lornoxicam is used for?
Lornoxicam is used to treat moderate pain (such as pain after dental surgery), pain associated with acute sciatica and symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Q. What is Lornoxicam and paracetamol?
Lornoxicam and Paracetamol both belong to a group of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, both acts through different mechanism and used for different indications.
Q. Is Methyl Salicylate the same as aspirin or menthol?
Methyl Salicylate is not the same as aspirin or menthol. Methyl Salicylate belongs to the same class of medication like aspirin i.e. analgesics or painkiller
Q. How does Methyl Salicylate work?
Methyl Salicylate relieves pain by inhibiting formation of pain causing chemicals in the body
Q. Does it work as a blood thinner or kill bacteria?
It is not a blood thinner and does not kill bacteria
Q. Is Methyl Salicylate an active ingredient?
Methyl Salicylate is one of the active ingredients of some pain relief topical cream/ gel/ lotion/ ointment/ spray
Q. Is Methyl Salicylate safe?
Methyl Salicylate is safe when used for an indication and at a dose instructed by doctor. It has local side-effects like cold or burning sensation at the site of application.
Q. What is Thiocolchicoside?
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant which is used in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions. It is to be used for acute conditions related to the spinal column.
Q. Is Thiocolchicoside a steroid?
No, Thiocolchicoside is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Thiocolchicoside is derived from which plant?
Thiocolchicoside is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
Q. Is Thiocolchicoside safe?
Thiocolchicoside is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. Recently, there have been reports that one of the products formed in the body when taking Thiocolchicoside at high doses may cause damage to the some cells which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to unborn child and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q. How does Thiocolchicoside works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Q. Is Thiocolchicoside addictive?
No, Thiocolchicoside is not known to have any addiction potential.
Lornoxicam is used to treat moderate pain (such as pain after dental surgery), pain associated with acute sciatica and symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Q. What is Lornoxicam and paracetamol?
Lornoxicam and Paracetamol both belong to a group of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, both acts through different mechanism and used for different indications.
Q. Is Methyl Salicylate the same as aspirin or menthol?
Methyl Salicylate is not the same as aspirin or menthol. Methyl Salicylate belongs to the same class of medication like aspirin i.e. analgesics or painkiller
Q. How does Methyl Salicylate work?
Methyl Salicylate relieves pain by inhibiting formation of pain causing chemicals in the body
Q. Does it work as a blood thinner or kill bacteria?
It is not a blood thinner and does not kill bacteria
Q. Is Methyl Salicylate an active ingredient?
Methyl Salicylate is one of the active ingredients of some pain relief topical cream/ gel/ lotion/ ointment/ spray
Q. Is Methyl Salicylate safe?
Methyl Salicylate is safe when used for an indication and at a dose instructed by doctor. It has local side-effects like cold or burning sensation at the site of application.
Q. What is Thiocolchicoside?
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant which is used in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions. It is to be used for acute conditions related to the spinal column.
Q. Is Thiocolchicoside a steroid?
No, Thiocolchicoside is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Thiocolchicoside is derived from which plant?
Thiocolchicoside is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
Q. Is Thiocolchicoside safe?
Thiocolchicoside is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. Recently, there have been reports that one of the products formed in the body when taking Thiocolchicoside at high doses may cause damage to the some cells which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to unborn child and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q. How does Thiocolchicoside works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Q. Is Thiocolchicoside addictive?
No, Thiocolchicoside is not known to have any addiction potential.
Expert Advice
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.Lornoxicam can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to Methyl Salicylate or any of the ingredients of the topical cream/gel/lotion/ointment/spray.Do not apply Methyl Salicylate to open wounds, or sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or otherwise irritated skin.Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after applying Methyl Salicylate. If you have applied the medicine to your hands or fingers to treat pain in those areas, wait at least 30 minutes before washing your hands.Do not apply on eyes, mouth, nose, genitals or rectum, and avoid touching these areas after applying medication to affected area and before washing your hands.Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or heating pad, which can increase the burning sensation. You may cover the skin with clothing.Do not apply this immediately after shaving or bathing.Avoid getting this medication on dentures, contact lenses or any other thing that comes in contact with sensitive parts of the body.Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve after using this medication for 7 days, or if your symptoms get worse or get better and then come back in a few days.
- Thiocolchicoside provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.Thiocolchicoside may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Thiocolchicoside as it may cause excessive drowsiness.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.Don't stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Product Details
SKU: PC-49410
Product Description: Lorchek MR Gel is manufactured by Indoco Remedies Ltd
Packing: Tube
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Lorchek MR Gel is manufactured by Indoco Remedies Ltd
Packing: Tube
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
