Thiobit L 8mg/4mg Tablet

Quick info

Thiobit L 8mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. Thiobit L 8mg/4mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It can be taken with or without food. You should take it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor. This medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and indigestion. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them. The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

How it works

Thiobit L 8mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Lornoxicam and Thiocolchicoside which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Lornoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Thiobit L 8mg/4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Thiobit L 8mg/4mg Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
• You may see results within 1.5 to 2 hours after taking this medicine. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
• Along with taking Thiobit L 8mg/4mg Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.

Side Effects

• No common side effects listed.