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Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
Pregnancy Interaction | OSTIFLEX MR TABLET 8 MG/4 MG is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of OSTIFLEX MR TABLET 8 MG/4 MG during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
Common Side Effect | Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Indigestion. |
How to Use | 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. OSTIFLEX MR TABLET 8 MG/4 MG is to be taken empty stomach. |
Driving | OSTIFLEX MR TABLET 8 MG/4 MG may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
Kidney | OSTIFLEX MR TABLET 8 MG/4 MG is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of OSTIFLEX MR TABLET 8 MG/4 MG may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
Liver | OSTIFLEX MR TABLET 8 MG/4 MG should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of OSTIFLEX MR TABLET 8 MG/4 MG may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Mechanism of action | OSTIFLEX MR TABLET 8 MG/4 MG 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. |