Thiokast-L Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provide relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Thiokast-L Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Thiokast-L Tablet1 and Thiokast-L Tablet2.

Uses of Thiokast-L Tablet

Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Thiokast-L Tablet

In Pain due to muscle spasm

Thiokast-L Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Thiokast-L Tablet works quickly, usually within a few hours and the maximum benefit can take 2 to 4 weeks or sometimes longer. Take it as prescribed. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly.

Side effects of Thiokast-L Tablet

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 Thiokast-L

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Indigestion

How to use Thiokast-L Tablet

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. Thiokast-L Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Thiokast-L Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Thiokast-L Tablet 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Thiokast-L Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Thiokast-L Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thiokast-L Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thiokast-L Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Thiokast-L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thiokast-L Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Thiokast-L Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Thiokast-L Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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

Thiokast-L Tablet

₹34.4/Tablet

Toraflam-T 4mg/4mg Tablet

Alna Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹9.75/tablet

72% cheaper

Thyocol L 4mg/4mg Tablet

Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹38.3/tablet

11% costlier

Matnox T 4mg/4mg Tablet

Mathis Pharma

₹32.55/tablet

5% cheaper

Quick tips

Thiokast-L Tablet

You have been prescribed Thiokast-L 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 Thiokast-L Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

When doing exercise got ache in the position of scapula L & spine. Take CALPOL T . But now I feel twinge at left arm as if vein is obstructed when I bent and move.

Dr. Rohit Chakor

Orthopaedics

Muscle spasm is the reason. Do Xray to rule out spine problem

Leg pain bone pain muscle pai I have in leg

Dr. Gajanan Pandit

Orthopaedics

Fatigue pain in calf muscle need L Cartigen supplements bone pain need Calcium and vit D supplements. Painkillers only temporary

User feedback

Patients taking Thiokast-L Tablet

Twice A Day

57%

Once A Day

43%

Top Rheumatologists

4.9 ★

5 ★

MBBS, DNB, MD, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.7 ★

4.6 ★

4.5 ★

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References

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