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Instaflex AT Capsule 5's, Pack of 5 CAPSULES
Instaflex AT Capsule 5's, Pack of 5 CAPSULES
Instaflex AT Capsule 5's, Pack of 5 CAPSULES
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

ACECLOFENAC-200MG + THIOCOLCHICOSIDE-8MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Innovcare Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

MUSCLE RELAXANTS

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

F 34/8, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-2, New Delhi, 110020
Other Info - INS0232

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:33 AM IST

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FAQs

Instaflex AT Capsule contains Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.

Instaflex AT Capsule may affect sperm cells and thereby causes problems with male fertility. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Instaflex AT Capsule if you are planning to become a father.

Instaflex AT Capsule may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Instaflex AT Capsule to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

You are not recommended to take Instaflex AT Capsule with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk more easily. However, if you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.

Instaflex AT Capsule may trigger fits, especially in patients who are at risk for fits or those suffering from fits. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Instaflex AT Capsule.

You are recommended to use Instaflex AT Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist even after using Instaflex AT Capsule for 7 days, stop taking Instaflex AT Capsule and consult a doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Instaflex AT Capsule as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Instaflex AT Capsule is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may cause harm to the foetus. However, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Instaflex AT Capsule as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. However, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Instaflex AT Capsule may cause drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness or vision problems in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel any of these symptoms after taking Instaflex AT Capsule.

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Liver

Caution

Take Instaflex AT Capsule with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Instaflex AT Capsule if you have severe liver failure.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Instaflex AT Capsule with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Instaflex AT Capsule if you have severe kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Instaflex AT Capsule is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Product Substitutes

Reference

  1. https://www.sanofi.in/-/media/Project/One-Sanofi-Web/Websites/Asia-Pacific/Sanofi-IN/Home/science-and-innovation/for-healthcare-professionals/product-information/Myoril.pdf?la=en
  2. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/referral/thiocolchicoside-article-31-referral-annex-iii_en.pdf
  3. https://iasispharma.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/RELIEF_PIL_ENG.pdf
  4. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4240.pdf

About Instaflex AT Capsule

Instaflex AT Capsule is a combination medication used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, vertebral static problems, dorsal pain, low back pain, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions).

Instaflex AT Capsule is a combination of two drugs: Thiocolchicoside (muscle relaxant) and Aceclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.

Take Instaflex AT Capsule as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. You may experience diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or increased liver enzymes in the blood in some cases. Most of these side effects of Instaflex AT Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Instaflex AT Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Instaflex AT Capsule is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Instaflex AT Capsule if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the foetus. Instaflex AT Capsule is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Instaflex AT Capsule is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss), galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), fits, muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Instaflex AT Capsule.

Uses of Instaflex AT Capsule

Pain due to muscle spasms

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Medicinal Benefits

Instaflex AT Capsule is a combination of two drugs, namely: Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac used to treat pain due to muscle spasms. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieving pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body that is involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.

Directions for Use

Take Instaflex AT Capsule with or after food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Instaflex AT Capsule

  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Increased liver enzymes in the blood

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Instaflex AT Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Instaflex AT Capsule is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Instaflex AT Capsule if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. Instaflex AT Capsule is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Instaflex AT Capsule is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Do not consume alcohol with Instaflex AT Capsule as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects. If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting, and weight loss), galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), fits, muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Instaflex AT Capsule.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LISINOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • CANDESARTAN
  • LOSARTAN
  • CLONIDINE
  • MOXONIDINE
  • METHYLDOPA
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • OFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • AMILORIDE
  • HEPARIN
  • WARFARIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • GLICLAZIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • CELECOXIB
  • ETORICOXIB
  • HYDROCORTISONE
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • MIFEPRESTONE
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • TACROLIMUS
  • LITHIUM
  • DIGOXIN
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • HYDRALAZINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver functioning and liver enzymes while taking Instaflex AT Capsule.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regular exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

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