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Equidol MR Tablet 10's

Equidol MR Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Akumentis Healthcare

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Equidol MR Tablet 10's

Equidol MR Tablet 10's is a combination medication used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, vertebral static problems, dorsal pain, low back pain, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions).

Equidol MR Tablet 10's is a combination of two drugs: Thiocolchicoside (muscle relaxant) and Aceclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.

Take Equidol MR Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. You may experience diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or increased liver enzymes in the blood in some cases. Most of these side effects of Equidol MR Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Equidol MR Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Equidol MR Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the foetus. Equidol MR Tablet 10's is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Equidol MR Tablet 10's is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss), 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), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's.

Uses of Equidol MR Tablet 10's

Pain due to muscle spasms

Medicinal Benefits

Equidol MR Tablet 10's is a combination of two drugs, namely: Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac used to treat pain due to muscle spasms. 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 relieving pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body that is involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.

Directions for Use

Take Equidol MR Tablet 10's with or after food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Equidol MR Tablet 10's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Increased liver enzymes in the blood

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Equidol MR Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Equidol MR Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. Equidol MR Tablet 10's is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Equidol MR Tablet 10's is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Do not consume alcohol with Equidol MR Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects. If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting, and weight loss), 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), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Equidol MR Tablet 10's may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (lisinopril, enalapril, candesartan, losartan, clonidine, moxonidine, hydralazine, methyldopa, propranolol), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin), water pills (furosemide, amiloride), blood thinners (heparin, warfarin, clopidogrel), anticancer drug (methotrexate), HIV drug (zidovudine), antidiabetic drugs (gliclazide, tolbutamide, glibenclamide), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, celecoxib, etoricoxib), steroids (hydrocortisone, prednisolone), medicines used for abortion (mifepristone), immunosuppressants (ciclosporin, tacrolimus), antimanic drug (lithium), heart-related medicines (digoxin), and antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, citalopram, escitalopram).

Drug- Food Interaction: Avoid the intake of alcohol with Equidol MR Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss), 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), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LISINOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • CANDESARTAN
  • LOSARTAN
  • CLONIDINE
  • MOXONIDINE
  • METHYLDOPA
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • OFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • AMILORIDE
  • HEPARIN
  • WARFARIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • GLICLAZIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • CELECOXIB
  • ETORICOXIB
  • HYDROCORTISONE
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • MIFEPRESTONE
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • TACROLIMUS
  • LITHIUM
  • DIGOXIN
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • HYDRALAZINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regular exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

Special Advise

Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver functioning and liver enzymes while taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain: It is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, and pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Whereas, exercise helps in muscle stretching to be less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

204, 2nd Floor, G-Corp Tech Park, Kasarvadavali, Near Hypercity, Ghodbandar Road, Thane (West) - 400615. ,Maharashtra, India
Other Info - EQU0053

FAQs

Equidol MR Tablet 10's contains Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.
Equidol MR Tablet 10's may affect sperm cells and thereby causes problems with male fertility. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's if you are planning to become a father.
Equidol MR Tablet 10's may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Equidol MR Tablet 10's with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk more easily. However, if you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.
Equidol MR Tablet 10's may trigger fits, especially in patients who are at risk for fits or those suffering from fits. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's.
You are recommended to use Equidol MR Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist even after using Equidol MR Tablet 10's for 7 days, stop taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's and consult a doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Equidol MR Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Equidol MR Tablet 10's is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may cause harm to the foetus. However, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. However, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Equidol MR Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness or vision problems in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel any of these symptoms after taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Equidol MR Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's if you have severe liver failure.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Equidol MR Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Equidol MR Tablet 10's if you have severe kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Equidol MR Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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