Pregnancy Interaction

• Not a good idea to do while pregnant.
• Aceclofenac (an NSAID):
• Could cause the fetal ductus arteriosus to close too soon
• Could make labor take longer
• Higher chance of bleeding for both mother and baby
• Thiocolchicoside:
• Not safe to use during pregnancy because greater amounts can cause genetic problems.
• Only use if it is absolutely prescribed and the benefits outweigh the hazards.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is Aldigesic TH good for?

It helps with muscle spasms, muscle discomfort, muscle stiffness, back pain, and neck pain.

Q2. How does this tablet work?

Aceclofenac eases discomfort and swelling, and thiocolchicoside relaxes muscular spasms.

Q3. Can I drive after I take this medicine?

Don't drive since thiocolchicoside can make you sleepy.

Q4. Is it okay to take this tablet on an empty stomach?

No. Take it after meals to keep your stomach from getting upset.

Q5. Is it safe to use for a long time?

No, long-term use can hurt the kidneys, liver, and stomach, and muscle relaxants can hurt the nerves.

Q6. Is this drug safe for kids?

Not safe for kids.

Expert Advice

• Take the tablet every time you eat.
• Stay away from alcohol; it makes you sleepy and can upset your stomach.
• Don't use it with other NSAIDs like ibuprofen, diclofenac, or naproxen.
• Thiocolchicoside can make you sleepy, so don't drive or use machinery while you're taking it.
• People with kidney, liver, heart, epilepsy, or stomach ulcers should not use this medicine unless their doctor tells them to.
• Don't use it for long periods of time; only use it for short-term relief.
• If you get severe stomach discomfort, black stools, jaundice, or an allergic response, stop taking the drug and see a doctor.

 Side Effects

• A lot of times:
• Sleepiness
• Feeling dizzy
• Pain in the stomach
• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Diarrhea
• Burning in the chest
• Not as Common:
• Weakness
• Mouth that is dry
• Upset stomach
• Weakness in the muscles
• Very serious (rare):
• Bleeding or an ulcer in the stomach
• Damage to the liver (hepatotoxicity)
• Very bad allergy (rash, edema, trouble breathing)
• Seizures (not common with thiocolchicoside overdose)
• If you have serious symptoms, see a doctor right once.

 How It Works

• Aceclofenac (100 mg)
• An NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication)
• Stops prostaglandins from working, which lowers pain and swelling.
• Thiocolchicoside (4 mg)
• A drug that relaxes muscles
• Works on receptors in the brain and spinal cord
• Helps relax muscles, spasms, and tension
• The effect together:
• Helps with muscle pain from spasms and edema and inflammation.

Medicine Interaction

• Don't mix with:
• NSAIDs
• Aspirin, ibuprofen, and diclofenac
• → Raises the chance of bleeding in the stomach.
• Blood thinners
• Warfarin
• → Higher chance of bleeding.
• Drinking
• Makes you sleepy and hurts your liver.
• Medicines that stop seizures
• There is a chance of interaction, and thiocolchicoside may lower the seizure threshold.
• Drugs that impact the kidneys
• ACE inhibitors and diuretics raise the risk of renal injury.
• Steroids
• More likely to get stomach ulcers
• Always tell your doctor what medicines you are taking.

 How to Use

• Take after eating.
• Do not chew or crumble; just swallow whole with water.
• Depending on how bad it is, you should take it once or twice a day.
• Don't take more than the suggested dose.
• If you skip a dose:
• If you aren't near to your next dose, take it shortly.
• If the next dose is close, skip it.
• Don't take two doses.
• Don't drink and drive.

 Uses / indications

• The Aldigesic TH 100 mg/4 mg Tablet is used for:
• Pain and spasms in the muscles
• Pain in the back
• Pain in the neck
• Stiffness in the shoulders
• Sciatica
• Strain on the muscles
• Injuries in sports
• Joint & Painful Conditions
• Cervical spondylitis
• Lumbar spondylitis
• Muscle spasms caused by arthritis
• Post-surgical / Trauma Pain
• Strains and sprains
• Swelling from an injury