Miofree 4mg Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Lupin Ltd
Active Ingredient Thiocolchicoside (4mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassPhenolic Glycosides Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
Action ClassSkeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting
User Rating4.2
User Reviews536

FAQ

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How does Miofree 4mg works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
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Miofree 4mg is derived from which plant?
Miofree 4mg is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
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Is Miofree 4mg a steroid?
No, Miofree 4mg is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
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Is Miofree 4mg safe?
Miofree 4mg is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. Recently, there have been reports that one of the products formed in the body when taking Miofree 4mg at high doses may cause damage to the some cells which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to unborn child and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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What is Miofree 4mg?
Miofree 4mg is a muscle relaxant which is used in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions. It is to be used for acute conditions related to the spinal column.
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Is Miofree 4mg addictive?
No, Miofree 4mg is not known to have any addiction potential.
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What if you forget to take Miofree Injection?
If you miss a dose of Miofree 4mg, consult your doctor.
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Miofree 4mg Injection Reviews

Miofree 4mg is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

Miofree 4mg is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should continue using the medicine until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), sleepiness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine.

How Miofree 4mg Injection Works

Miofree 4mg is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

How to Use Miofree 4mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Miofree 4mg Injection

  • In Muscle relaxation: Miofree 4mg is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of Miofree 4mg Injection

  • Muscle relaxation

Miofree 4mg Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Miofree 4mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Miofree 4mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Miofree 4mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Miofree 4mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Miofree 4mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Miofree 4mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Miofree 4mg as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Miofree 4mg may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Miofree 4mg provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.

References

  1. Thiocolchicoside. 17 Jan. 2014.
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  3. Thiocolchicoside [Package Insert]. Powai, Maharashtra: Sanofi-Synthelabo (India) Private Ltd.; 2019.

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