thiosol injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is thiosol injection used for?
thiosol injection (Thiopental Sodium (NA)) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Thiopental Sodium (NA), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Thiopental Sodium (NA)
- Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ thiosol injection Uses & Benefits
- Thiosol Injection is a prescription medicine used for producing general anesthesia.
- It is also used as truth serum because it alters certain functions in the brain and make the person incapable of lying.
- It has now been used to reduce intracranial pressure also.Thiosol Injection is given as an injection in hospital settings under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
- It is important to provide medical history and inform your doctor if you are suffering from cardiovascular disease, asthma or myasthenia gravis as special care is needed in administering this medicine to such patients.Some common side effects of this medicine are skin rash or pain at the site of injection, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and vertigo.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus.
- You should avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness after taking this medicine as it may result in serious effects.
- Ensure that you practice additional pregnancy control methods as this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Thiopental Sodium (NA) |
| Brand Name | thiosol injection |
| Manufacturer | Neon Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Barbiturate |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take thiosol injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of thiosol injection
- Injection site reactions (pain
- swelling
- redness)
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Vertigo
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.