Lorchek MR Tablet
Indoco Remedies Ltd
Uses of Lorchek MR Tablet:
Pain relief, Muscle relaxation
Composition of Lorchek MR Tablet:
Lornoxicam 8mg + Thiocolchicoside 4mg
MRP:
₹
169.4
Inclusive of all Taxes
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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.
Thiocolchicoside is generally used in treatment for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
Thiocolchicoside is generally used in treatment for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
Side effects
- 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).
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.
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. 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. 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.
- 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-46767
Product Description: Lorchek MR Tablet is manufactured by Indoco Remedies Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Lorchek MR Tablet is manufactured by Indoco Remedies Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
