Flupirtine (100mg)
Flugesic Capsule can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Flugesic
10 capsules
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Flugesic Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Flugesic Capsule decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Related Warnings
Flugesic Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Flugesic Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Flugesic Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Flugesic Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Flugesic Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flugesic Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Flugesic Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flugesic Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Flugesic Capsule is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Flugesic Capsule is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.
Both Flugesic Capsule and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Flugesic Capsule, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.
Yes, Flugesic Capsule causes liver toxicity. Use of Flugesic Capsule is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
Flugesic Capsule can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
There have been case reports that Flugesic Capsule causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
Flugesic Capsule is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Flugesic Capsule for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Flugesic Capsule like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Flugesic Capsule. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.
