Hifenac TH 4 Tablet (Aceclofenac 100mg / Thiocolchicoside 4mg)

Hifenac TH 4 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.

Use

The medicine is utilised to fix the accompanying ailments:

Muscle Spasm

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Side

Here are some possible side effects of this medication

Nausea

Diarrhoea

Loss Of Appetite

Vomiting

Heartburn

Stomach Pain

Dosage

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.
Overdose instructions

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

Work

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.