Hifenac Th 100 Mg/4 Mg Tablet

Hifenac Th 100 Mg/4 Mg Tablet is chiefly known as a pain killer. It is primarily used to treat pain caused due to muscle spasm. This medication is a combination of Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside.

These two drug belongs to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and natural anti-inflammatory glycosides, respectively. The drug combination works together and helps in improving muscle movement and also relieves discomfort and pain associated with the spasm.

This drug works by blocking the effect of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes which make chemical prostaglandins at sites of injury or damage causing pain, swelling and inflammation.

The side effects of this drug include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, drowsiness, confusion, etc. You should not be taking this medicine if–

• You are allergic to this drug or other anti-inflammatory painkillers.
• You ever had a problem with stomach or duodenal bleeding.
• You have a heart condition or impaired kidney or liver function.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
• You have high blood pressure or blood clotting problems.

This medication interacts with medicines like lithium, digoxin, corticosteroids, antihypertensives, etc and certain diseases like asthma, gastrointestinal toxicity. It can be taken with food or after food.

Drinking an adequate amount of water minimises chances of indigestion and stomach irritations. The duration and amount of medicine should be followed as per the doctor’s prescription.

• Muscle Spasm

• Allergy

• Asthma

• Bleeding

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Loss Of Appetite

• Vomiting

• Heartburn

• Stomach Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication is excreted in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 12 to 16 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of This medication can be observed in 1.5 to 3 hours after oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Hifenac Th 100 Mg/4 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Loyfenac-T 100mg/4mg Tablet

  Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Numol Mr 4 Tablet

  Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Algic Mr 100Mg/4Mg Tablet

  MSN Laboratories

• Aclof-Th4 Tablet

  Neuron Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Thiopace 4Mg Tablet

  Evaxo Pharma

• Ibicox Mr Tablet

  Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Rhumacort-Th 4 Tablet

  Galpha Laboratories Ltd

• Big Nac Mr 100Mg/4Mg Tablet

  Ronyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Neorelax A 4Mg Tablet

  Meyer Organics Pvt Ltd

• Willgo Th 4 Tablet

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  A doctor should be contacted immediately if an overdose of this medication is suspected.

This medication is a combination of Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside, thus it works via a dual mechanism of action. The former drug, Aceclofenac, belongs to the class of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps relieve pain. Prostaglandins are responsible for pain, inflammation, swelling and fever. It inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase in the brain which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.

The latter constituent, Thiocolchicoside, is a derivative of glucoside, colchicoside that is contained within the Colchicum autumnale plant. It is a type of synthetic sulphur derivative. This medication has a high affinity for g-aminobutyric acid receptors. It activates GABA pathways and acts on the muscular contractures.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Lithium

  This combination is not recommended due to the risk of increase in the lithium levels which may lead to adverse effects .Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Digoxin

  This combination is not recommended as it increases the Digoxin levels in the body. It leads to an increase in Digoxin's effects on the heart. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Corticosteroids

  Use with caution as this combination will increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Inform the doctor if you are taking either of the medicines. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Antihypertensives

  If you are taking Antihypertensives with this medication, then you are at increased risk of kidney damage. This interaction is more likely to happen in the elderly population. Regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary. Advised to maintain adequate hydration and food intake.

• Interaction with Disease

  Asthma

  This medication should not be taken if you have NSAID-sensitive asthma. Any such history should be reported to the doctor so that appropriate substitution can be done.

  Gastrointestinal Toxicity

  This medication and other NSAIDs should be taken after consulting a doctor especially if the intended duration is longer than a month. Any symptom indicating ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, the appearance of coffee colored dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported immediately.

  Impaired Kidney Function

  This medication should be taken after consulting a doctor if you suffering from a kidney disease. Suitable adjustment in dosage and monitoring of kidney functions is required in such situations.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Hifenac Th 100 Mg/4 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside as active ingredients present. It performs its action by obstructing the release of pain, inflammation, and fever causing chemical messengers in the brain.

• Ques : What are the uses of Hifenac Th 100 Mg/4 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, Allergic reactions, redness and swelling.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Hifenac Th 100 Mg/4 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include loss of appetite, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, vomiting, constipation and epigastric pain.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Hifenac Th 100 Mg/4 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Aceclofenac- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 1 February 2020]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/aceclofenac

• Aceclofenac- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2010 [Cited 1 February 2020]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06736

• Thiocolchicoside- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 1 February 2020]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/thiocolchicoside

• Thiocolchicoside- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2016 [Cited 1 February 2020]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB11582