GATNAC-TH TAB

GATNAC-TH Tablets

The image shows Gatnac-TH by Accott, labeled “Thiocolchicoside & Aceclofenac Tablets.” Available medicine listings identify the strength as Aceclofenac 100 mg + Thiocolchicoside 4 mg per tablet. (1mg)

IngredientAmount per tabletRoleAceclofenac100 mgNSAID; reduces pain and inflammationThiocolchicoside4 mgSkeletal muscle relaxant; reduces painful muscle spasmExcipientsq.s.Tablet manufacturing/stability

1. Aceclofenac — 100 mg

• Class: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

• Reduces the formation of prostaglandins involved in pain, inflammation and swelling.

• Provides the main pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory action.

• Commonly used for musculoskeletal pain, including back, neck and joint-related inflammatory pain. (1mg)

Important adverse effects: stomach irritation, acidity/indigestion, nausea, abdominal pain and, less commonly, gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney problems or cardiovascular effects.

2. Thiocolchicoside — 4 mg

• Class: Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.

• Acts on the central nervous system to help reduce muscle stiffness and painful muscle spasm.

• It complements aceclofenac:
  Aceclofenac → reduces pain/inflammation
  Thiocolchicoside → reduces muscle spasm. (1mg)

It may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people.

Why this combination is used

Gatnac-TH 100/4 mg is used particularly for acute musculoskeletal pain associated with muscle spasm, such as painful back/neck conditions, muscle strains and similar inflammatory conditions. (1mg)

Excipients

The front of the box does not show the complete manufacturer-specific excipient list, so I would not claim particular excipients such as lactose, starch, magnesium stearate, etc. without the back/side composition panel.

Important cautions

• Take with or after food to reduce stomach irritation. (1mg)

• Do not combine with other NSAIDs such as diclofenac, naproxen, ibuprofen, ketorolac or nimesulide unless specifically prescribed.

• Use caution in stomach ulcers/bleeding, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension.

• Thiocolchicoside has important pregnancy and reproductive-safety restrictions and should be used only as prescribed. (1mg)

In short

GATNAC-TH = Aceclofenac 100 mg + Thiocolchicoside 4 mg per tablet. (1mg)