Pain relief

In Pain relief Flugesic Capsule helps relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like muscle pain headache nerve pain postoperative pain and menstrual cramps. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This medicine helps one go about their daily activities more easily and have a better more active quality of life.

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 is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat acute and chronic pain associated with various conditions such as muscle pain headache nerve pain postoperative pain and menstrual cramps. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.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.

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.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Flugesic Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Flugesic Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> 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. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Flugesic Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flugesic Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Flugesic Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flugesic Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Flugesic Capsule skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Pyridine Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS|Action Class :: Selective neuronal potassium channel openers (SNEPCO)

Pain relief

Fatigue | Dizziness | Nausea | Dryness in mouth | Tremors | Heartburn | Vomiting | Abdominal pain | Constipation | Loss of appetite | Depression | Headache | Abdominal discomfort | Sleep disturbance | Increased sweating | Restlessness | Nervousness | Flatulence | Diarrhea

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION

CAUTION

Q. Is Flugesic Capsule beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?::: 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. | Q. What is the benefit of using Flugesic Capsule with paracetamol?::: 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.| Q. Does Flugesic Capsule cause liver toxicity?::: Yes Flugesic Capsule causes liver toxicity. Use of Flugesic Capsule is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.| Q. Can Flugesic Capsule be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?::: 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.| Q. Does use of Flugesic Capsule cause green discoloration of urine?::: 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.| Q. Is Flugesic Capsule useful in the treatment of epilpesy?::: 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.| Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Flugesic Capsule?::: 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.