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Thio-XL 4mg Capsule

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)
Thio-XL 4mg Capsule is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.
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General Information

Contains

Thiocolchicoside (4mg)

Marketer

Bioplasma Immunological Research Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Thio-XL 4mg Capsule is best taken with 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.

Uses of Thio-XL Capsule

  • Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Thio-XL Capsule

Muscle relaxation
Thio-XL 4mg Capsule is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Thio-XL Capsule

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 Thio-XL
  • Sleepiness
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Diarrhea

How to use Thio-XL Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Thio-XL 4mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Thio-XL Capsule works

Thio-XL 4mg 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.

Quick tips

  • Thio-XL 4mg 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.
  • Thio-XL 4mg 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 Thio-XL 4mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Thio-XL 4mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thio-XL 4mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
Thio-XL 4mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Thio-XL 4mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Thio-XL 4mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Thio-XL 4mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Thio-XL 4mg 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.
No, Thio-XL 4mg Capsule is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Thio-XL 4mg Capsule is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
Thio-XL 4mg 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 Thio-XL 4mg 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.
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
No, Thio-XL 4mg Capsule is not known to have any addiction potential.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenolic Glycosides Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

References

  1. Thiocolchicoside. 17 Jan. 2014. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Thiocolchicoside [Summary of Product Characteristics]. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Name: Bioplasma Immunological Research Pvt Ltd
Address: Nikko Garden Jasmine Commercial Complex, No. - 1 Viman Nagar Pune, Maharashtra, India

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