Xykaa MR, Paracetamol/ Thiocolchicoside

Paracetamol

Uses

Paracetamol is used in the treatment of reducing fever, and relieving pain such as headache, pain during menstruation, arthralgia, myalgia, dental pain and post operative pain.

How it Works

Paracetamol inhibits and blocks the production of pain and inflammation-causing chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are found throughout the body, but paracetamol mainly works on those in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Paracetamol may suffer from such side effects;

Allergic reaction,
Liver damage,
Diarrhoea

Thiocolchicoside

Uses

Thiocolchicoside is used for muscle relaxation.

How it Works

Thiocolchicoside works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to allow neurotransmitters to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasms.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Thiocolchicoside can include the symptoms below

Decreased blood pressure,
Sleepiness,
Fatigue,
Headache,
Abdominal pain,
Influenza like symptoms,
Diarrhoea,
Abdominal cramp,
Nausea,
Abdominal bloating