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Degicoside 8 with the main active ingredient Thiocolchicoside, has therapeutic effects, supports muscle relaxation after injury, spondylolisthesis. So when using Degicoside 8 patients need to pay attention to what issues?
1. What are the uses of Degicoside 8?
1.1. What is Degicoside 8? Degicoside 8 belongs to the group of drugs that relax muscles and increase muscle tone. The drug has the main ingredient is Thiocolchicoside 8mg, the drug is made in the form of a box of 3 blisters, 5 blisters, 10 blisters, 10 tablets each.
1.2. What is Degicoside 8 used for? Thiocolchicoside is a semi-synthetic sulfur-containing derivative from a glycoside of the colchicum plant, Degicoside 8 acts on muscle spasticity caused by trauma or rheumatism as well as spasticity of central nervous system origin. The drug does not affect the cardiovascular system, the respiratory muscles, does not change the movements at will.
Degicoside 8 is indicated for:
Supportive treatment to help relax muscles in degenerative spondylosis & spinal postural disorders: torticollis, back pain, low back pain, rehabilitation therapy function & physical therapy. Post-traumatic muscle spasms & neurological disorders. Treatment of menstrual pain.
2. How to use Degicoside 8
2.1. How to take Degicoside 8 Drugs Degicoside 8 is made in tablet form should be taken orally Take with a sufficient amount of filtered water (warm water). Do not break, chew or crush, but swallow the whole tablet. Do not mix the drug with any other mixture. To be sure, carefully read the instructions for use that come with the medicine. 2.2. Dosage of the drug Degicoside 8 Initial dose of 4 tablets (4mg) / day. Acute conditions & acute treatment dose for chronic forms can be increased by 1/2 dose every 2 days up to doubling, in particular, can be 3 times the starting dose. Long-term treatment can reduce the dose: 2 tablets / day. It is still recommended to ask your doctor to be sure of the dose. Do not change the dose on your own without consulting your doctor. Handling missed dose:
If you forget to take a dose, it should be taken as soon as the patient remembers. If you miss a dose of Degicoside 8 for too long and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use 2 doses of Degicoside 8 at the same time to make up for a missed dose. Treatment of overdose:
Overdose conditions may occur with vomiting and diarrhea as the main symptoms. Treatment: symptomatic treatment is essential.
3. Contraindications of Degicoside 8
Hypersensitivity or history of hypersensitivity to Thiocolchicoside active ingredient or excipients in Degicoside 8.
Pregnant and lactating women.
4. Notes when using Degicoside 8
There is new experimental evidence that the in vivo 3-dimethyl thiocolchicin metabolite of thiocolchicoside can damage cell division, leading to aneuploidy. Anisotropy is considered a risk factor for teratogenicity, fetotoxicity, miscarriage, decreased male fertility, and a potential risk factor for cancer. As a precaution, thiocolchicoside should be avoided at higher than recommended doses and with prolonged use.
The drug is not recommended for use in chronic diseases requiring long-term treatment. Patients being treated with systemic thiocolchicoside should have their regimen reviewed, and an appropriate alternative treatment should be considered. Pharmacists should advise patients to see their treating physician if there is a repeat prescription for thiocolchicoside-containing medicines. Patients should be informed of the risks to the fetus, and appropriate contraceptive measures should be taken if the use of the drug is imperative. Caution in patients with a history of seizures or convulsions: Thiocolchicoside may increase the risk of convulsions, need to evaluate the benefit and risk, clinical monitoring when using the drug. Discontinue treatment when seizures occur.
Cases of liver injury with the use of thiocolchicoside have been reported (hepatocellular, cholestatic hepatitis).
Patients should stop treatment and contact their doctor at the first signs and symptoms of liver damage.
Inform the doctor immediately if there are signs of stomach pain or diarrhea during the use of Degicoside 8. Degicoside 8 contains the excipients of lactose, so do not use the drug for patients with disorders. Rare hereditary disorder of Lapp lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption. In addition, during the use of the drug, patients may also experience side effects such as skin rashes.
5. How to store Degicoside 8
Store Degicoside 8 in a cool, dry place in the original packaging of the drug, only peel off the tablet when taking it.
Storage temperature should not exceed 30°C.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
If you need any more advice on Degicosid 8, patients can discuss directly with their doctor for advice and appropriate indications.
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