PRODUCT DETAILS

About Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE is a combination medication used to reduce and relieve orthopaedic, traumatic,  and rheumatologic disorders. It helps relieve muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, vertebral static problems, dorsal pain, low back pain, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions). 

PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE is a combination of two drugs: Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic) and Thiocolchicoside (muscle relaxant). Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain, inflammation and fever. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Uses of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

Musculoskeletal pain, Muscle spasms

Medicinal Benefits of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Paracetamol and Thiocolchicoside used to treat pain due to muscle spasms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Directions for Use

Take PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE with or without food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Acton-OR Plus+ Tablet

• Diarrhoea
• Drowsiness
• Stomach pain
• Fainting and drowsiness
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Anemia

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE is not recommended for children below 16 years of age. Avoid taking PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE is excreted in breast milk, so PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Inform your doctor if you experience abdominal pain or discomfort, dark urine, itching, fever, weakness, yellowing of skin and eyes while taking PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE as it indicates liver problems. Do not consume alcohol with PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE as it may increase the risk of liver damage and gastrointestinal bleeding. If you have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), epilepsy (fits), muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), kidney or liver diseases, inform your doctor before taking PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE may have interaction with blood thinners (warfarin), anti-sickness drugs (domperidone, metoclopramide), lipid-lowering drugs (cholestyramine), antibiotics (chloramphenicol), antacid (ranitidine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), fits, muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), kidney or liver diseases, inform your doctor before taking PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE as it may increase the risk of liver damage.

PREGNANCY

PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the foetus. However, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

BREAST FEEDING

Avoid breastfeeding while taking PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. However, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE.

LIVER

Take PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

Take PARACETAMOL+THIOCOLCHICOSIDE with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.