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Aticolcide 8 belongs to the group of muscle relaxants and increases muscle tone with the composition Thiocolchicoside. The drug is effective in the treatment of many diseases. Therefore, patients need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions to achieve the best results.
1. What effect does Aticolcide 8 have?
Aticolcide 8 drug has Thiocolchicoside 8mg ingredients, is prepared in the form of tablets and packed in forms such as box of 2 blisters x 10 tablets, box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets, box of 5 blisters x 10 tablets, box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets, box of 1 bottle of 30 tablets, box of 1 bottle of 60 tablets, box of 1 bottle of 100 tablets.
Aticolcide 8 drug has the following therapeutic effects:
With muscle relaxant effect, the drug is used for supportive treatment in degenerative spondylosis and spinal postural disorders such as torticollis, pain. back pain, low back pain, rehabilitation therapy and physical therapy; Helps treat muscle spasms after trauma and neurological disorders; The drug is effective in the treatment of menstrual pain in women. Usually, each type of pharmaceutical product that is manufactured will have the main effect to treat a specific disease or condition. Therefore, patients should only use Aticolcide 8 for the treatment of diseases or conditions specified in the instructions for use. It is possible that Aticolcide 8 has some other effect that is not listed on the approved manufacturer's label. Therefore, users should only use this drug to treat certain other conditions when prescribed by a doctor.
2. Dosage and how to use Aticolcide 8
2.1. Dosage For adults
Usually the starting dose is 4 tablets (4mg)/day; For acute conditions and the use of therapeutic doses intended to attack chronic forms, the dose can be increased by half every 2 days to double. In special cases can be 3 times the starting dose; For long-term treatment purposes, the dose can be reduced to 2 tablets/day. Dosing regulations are usually intended to guide adults when it comes to oral administration. If there are dosages for other routes, it will be clearly stated in the instructions for use. Patients are not allowed to change the dose of the drug on their own without consulting the doctor or pharmacist.
For children
Children have many differences in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side effects... compared with adults. In children, clinical testing of the drug in this population before the drug is approved for marketing is not permitted. Therefore, the use of drugs for children should be very careful, even if the drug has not been warned.
2.2.How to take Aticolcide 8 is taken orally.
3. Treatment of overdose and missed dose of Aticolcide 8
3.1.Treatment in case of overdose If the patient takes the drug and an emergency or overdose situation occurs, the patient's family should urgently take the patient to the nearest medical facility to receive appropriate treatment support . In this case, the patient's family members need to provide full information about the prescription they are taking, the drugs they are using, including prescription or non-prescription drugs, and dietary supplements to the doctor.
3.2.Treatment of a missed dose The patient should take the next dose as soon as possible, however, if it is too close to the time for the next dose, the patient should skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Be careful not to double the prescribed dose.
4. Note when using Aticolcide 8
4.1.Contraindications Do not use Aticolcide 8 with anyone who has a history of allergy to thiocolchicoside or any of its ingredients.
4.2. Side effects when using Aticolcide 8 Side effects that users may experience while using Aticolcide 8 are skin rashes.
It should be noted, the side effects mentioned above may not be a complete list of side effects when using Aticolcide 8. If during use, the patient experiences any unusual symptoms about health that is not specified in the instructions for use, it is necessary to contact a doctor or pharmacist for appropriate advice.
4.3. Caution If the patient is taking Aticolcide 8 and has symptoms of diarrhea, the dose should be reduced;
For pregnant women: During pregnancy, if using the drug can affect any stage of the fetus (miscarriage, teratogenicity, fetal malformation,...), especially in the first three months. Therefore, the drug should not be used in pregnant women. In cases where it is really necessary, it is necessary to carefully consult a doctor and weigh the benefits and risks when using the drug; For women who are breastfeeding: Aticolcide 8 can be excreted in breast milk and affect the health of the newborn. In cases where it is really necessary, it is necessary to carefully consult a doctor and weigh the benefits and risks when using the drug; For the ability to drive and use machines: The drug does not affect the ability to drive or use machines. Note: Keep Aticolcide 8 out of the reach of children and away from pets. Before opening the box to use Aticolcide 8, patients need to carefully check the expiry date indicated on the product packaging, especially with medicines stored at home.
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