Myoril Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Myoril Capsule contains thiocolchicoside, a muscle relaxant used to relieve muscle pain and spasms. It helps improve muscle stiffness and movement by acting on the brain and spinal cord, helping to soothe muscle pain caused by spasms. It is used for conditions such as lower back pain, vertebral disorders, and muscle stiffness, and is available as a capsule, injection, and tablet.

What is Myoril Capsule

Myoril is a muscle relaxant medicine used to relieve muscle pain and spasms. It contains thiocolchicoside, which helps improve muscle stiffness and movement by acting on the brain and spinal cord, helping to soothe muscle pain caused by spasms.

Myoril Capsule uses

• Muscular tension or stiffness
• Lower back pain
• Vertebral static and other vertebral disorders
• Reducing swelling in conditions affecting skeletal muscles
• Rheumatoid arthritis, non-articular rheumatism, and ankylosing spondylitis
• Relief from rigidity, tension, and stiffness in muscles caused by nervous system conditions
• Used with other medicines to treat joint pain
• Muscle spasm
• Relieving muscle pain and stiffness, particularly in the neck and back
• Aiding management of acute muscle injuries
• Improving mobility and reducing inflammation in affected muscles
• Post-operative pain and stiffness relief
• Managing painful muscle contractions
• Short-term relief of musculoskeletal pain

Benefits of Myoril Capsule

• Helps relieve muscle pain and spasms
• Improves muscle stiffness and movement
• Reduces swelling affecting skeletal muscles
• Improves mobility in affected muscles

How Myoril Capsule works

The medicine works by binding to GABA receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which changes how nerve cells signal and helps relax muscles. This reduces muscle spasms and the pain that comes with them. It may also reduce inflammation, though the exact way this happens is not fully understood.

Myoril Capsule dosage

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it. Take with or immediately after a meal to help avoid an upset stomach. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it later if needed. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own, and try not to miss a dose. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it is almost time for your next dose — do not double up. This medicine is meant for adolescents and adults above 16 years of age; it is not recommended for children unless a doctor prescribes it. Try to take it at the same time each day.

Available forms and strengths

• Capsule
• Injection
• Tablet

Side effects of Myoril Capsule

Common

• Sleepiness
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Skin rash
• Itching and skin rash
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Photosensitivity
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue and weakness
• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• Muscle or joint pain

Serious

• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Vomiting
• Swelling of the lips and face
• Allergic reactions (such as hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing)
• Fainting and drowsiness

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to thiocolchicoside or similar muscle relaxants.
• Not suitable for children and adolescents under 16 years of age.
• Avoid use if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy, as the medicine may lower the seizure threshold.
• Not recommended for people with a known blood disorder or those taking blood-thinning medicines.
• Should not be used in people with stomach or intestinal ulcers or severe gastrointestinal conditions.
• Not recommended for long-term use because of possible risks of genetic toxicity.
• Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose, as higher doses may increase the risk of serious side effects.
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, unless the benefits outweigh the risks, since it may affect the unborn baby.
• This medicine is not recommended while breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise stopping breastfeeding or stopping the medicine depending on your condition.
• This medicine should not be used if you have liver or kidney disease, and should be used cautiously in people with kidney impairment since it can affect how the drug is processed and removed from the body.
• This medicine should not be used if you have liver disease, and should be used with caution in people with liver impairment as it may affect how the drug is broken down.
• Drinking alcohol is not advised while taking this medicine because it can increase drowsiness, which is one of the more serious side effects.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or drowsiness, so avoid driving or doing tasks that need mental focus until you know how it affects you.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry area, ideally between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C)
• Protect the tablets from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
• Keep them in their original packaging or a tightly sealed container
• Check the expiration date before using and do not use if expired
• Do not throw unused or expired tablets into the garbage or flush them down the toilet — follow local guidelines for pharmaceutical waste disposal or consult your pharmacist
• Keep the medication away from children and pets

When to see a doctor

• Get medical help right away if you notice swelling of the lips and face, as this can be a sign of a serious allergic reaction.
• If you suspect you have taken too much of this medicine, contact a doctor promptly, since an overdose can cause severe stomach symptoms, confusion, dizziness, or in severe cases seizures.
• If you experience any severe side effects, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Alternatives

• Cyclobenzaprine
• Methocarbamol
• Baclofen
• Tizanidine