Lorisung T 8mg/4mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Neoliva Formulations
Active Ingredient Lornoxicam (8mg) + Thiocolchicoside (4mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.4
User Reviews542

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Lorisung T Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lorisung T 8mg/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.
Answer

Lorisung T 8mg/4mg Tablet Reviews

Lorisung T 8mg/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.

Lorisung T 8mg/4mg may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It can be taken with or without food. You should take it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

This medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and indigestion. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

How Lorisung T 8mg/4mg Tablet Works

Lorisung T 8mg/4mg is a combination of two medicines: Lornoxicam and Thiocolchicoside which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Lornoxicam 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 on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.

How to Use Lorisung T 8mg/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. Lorisung T 8mg/4mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Lorisung T 8mg/4mg Tablet

  • In Pain due to muscle spasm: Lorisung T 8mg/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. Lorisung T 8mg/4mg works quickly, usually within a few hours and the maximum benefit can take 2 to 4 weeks or sometimes longer. Take it as prescribed. 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 Lorisung T 8mg/4mg Tablet

  • Pain due to muscle spasm

Lorisung T 8mg/4mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CAUTION
Lorisung T 8mg/4mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorisung T 8mg/4mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lorisung T 8mg/4mg.
Driving  UNSAFE
Lorisung T 8mg/4mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lorisung T 8mg/4mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lorisung T 8mg/4mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lorisung T 8mg/4mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lorisung T 8mg/4mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Along with taking Lorisung T 8mg/4mg, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain. 
  • You may see results within 1.5 to 2 hours after taking this medicine. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
  • You have been prescribed Lorisung T 8mg/4mg to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.

References

  1. European Medicne Agency. Thiocolchicoside; 2014.
  2. Drugs.com. Thiocolchicoside.

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