Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Thiocolchicoside(8mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Miofree 8mg Capsule should be taken food. This prevents you from getting an upset stomach and reduce side effects. Generally, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Miofree 8mg Capsule 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 broken down in the body to a metabolite called 3-demethylthiocolchicine (also known as SL59. 0955 or M2) that could damage dividing cells therefore inducing toxicity in the embryo, neoplastic changes and fertility reduction in males.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Miofree
Sleepiness
Diarrhea
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thiocolchicoside unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Allergy
Miofree 8mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Miofree 8mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Miofree 8mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Thiocolchicoside is a skeletal muscle-relaxant drug used in the treatment of orthopedic, traumatic and rheumatologic disorders 18. It is indicated as an adjuvant drug in the treatment of painful muscle contractures and is indicated in acute spinal pathology, for adults and adolescents 16 years of age and older 15.
This medicine contains a combination of Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside. Thus any interaction associated with any one of these can happen with this combination
Increased risk of stomach bleeding, if you take other pain killers, steroids, antidepressants like Fluoxetine or Clopidogrel along with this medicine
This medicine interferes with the way medicines for high blood pressure works like Enalapril, Captopril and water pill
Concomitant use of Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus (used in organ transplant) can lead to serious kidney damage
There is an increased risk of bleeding if this medicine is taken along with other medicines like Warfarin
You may experience fluctuations in blood sugar if you are taking anti-diabetic medicines like Glimepiride or Metformin
Do not take Miofree A 8mg Tab, if you have taken Mifepristone lately (within 2 weeks)
This medicine can worsen the heart failure problem if taken with medicine for heart failure like Digoxin
You may experience fits if you are taking antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin and Ofloxacin
Other medicines like Lithium, Methotrexate and Zidovudine
Medicines used to treat anxiety and pain like Clonazepam, Zolpidem and Alprazolam
Miofree 8mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Miofree 8mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Miofree 8mg Capsule 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.
Miofree 8mg Capsule may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Miofree 8mg Capsule as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Miofree 8mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Miofree 8mg Capsule?
Miofree 8mg Capsule 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 Miofree 8mg Capsule a steroid?
No, Miofree 8mg Capsule is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Miofree 8mg Capsule is derived from which plant?
Miofree 8mg Capsule is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
Q. Is Miofree 8mg Capsule safe?
Miofree 8mg Capsule 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 Miofree 8mg Capsule 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 Miofree 8mg Capsule works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Q. Is Miofree 8mg Capsule addictive?
No, Miofree 8mg Capsule is not known to have any addiction potential.
