Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Werke Healthcare |
Active Ingredient | Ketoprofen (50mg) + Thiocolchicoside (4mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
User Rating | 4.9 |
User Reviews | 692 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Ketonid MR Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg Tablet Reviews
Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provide relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
How Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg Tablet Works
Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg is a combination of two medicines: Ketoprofen and Thiocolchicoside which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.
How to Use Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg Tablet
- In Pain due to muscle spasm: Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly.
Uses of Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg Tablet
- Pain due to muscle spasm
Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ketonid MR 50mg/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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. Use of Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
- Along with taking Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from muscle pain.
- You have been prescribed Ketonid MR 50mg/4mg to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Take it with or after food or a glass of milk to avoid an upset stomach.
References
- European Medicine Agency. Thiocolchicoside; 2014.
- Drugs.com. Ketoprofen.
- Ketoprofen. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc; 2007.
- Drugs.com. Thiocolchicoside.