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F Racil 5mg Tablet

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Product introduction

F Racil 5mg Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.

F Racil 5mg Tablet helps prevent migraine attacks

Uses of F Racil Tablet

Benefits of F Racil Tablet

In Prevention of Migraine

F Racil 5mg Tablet helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers migraines. It is a very effective medicine for preventing migraine attacks, however, it does not treat an attack that has already started. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

Side effects of F Racil Tablet

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 them

Common side effects of F Racil

  • Sleepiness
  • Weight gain
  • Muscle pain
  • Fatigue
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Runny nose
  • Increased appetite
  • Depression
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Breast pain

How to use F Racil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. F Racil 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
F Racil 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of F Racil 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of F Racil 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether F Racil 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
F Racil 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of F Racil 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
F Racil 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of F Racil 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed F Racil 5mg Tablet for the prevention of migraine headaches.
  • Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
  • Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
    • Have your meals at the same time every day
    • Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
    • Avoid loud music and noisy places
    • Avoid chocolates,  cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
    • Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
  • It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
  • It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how F Racil 5mg Tablet affects you.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal uncontrolled movement.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Diphenylmethanes Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Calcium channel blocker- migraine prevention

Patient concerns

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I.am having red marks on.my panis glands nd these r having so.much eatching
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
apply zole f ointment on it and take tablet levocetrizine 5mg once daily
Hello Sir, i am getting red dots on the head of my penis and around foreskin and its very itchy espectially when i pull my foreskin back its leaves bad odour around my penis, and my penis itches so bad please sir help me.
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
apply zole f cream over it. and take tablet levocet 5mg od for 3 days
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FAQs

Q. Is F Racil 5mg Tablet safe?

F Racil 5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. What is F Racil 5mg Tablet used for?

F Racil 5mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.

Q. Does F Racil 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

F Racil 5mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking F Racil 5mg Tablet.

Q. Does F Racil 5mg Tablet work?

F Racil 5mg Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

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References

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Marketer details

Name: CNX Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: 1 a, patanwala industrtial compound, lbs road, near shreyas cinema, ghatkopar-w, mumbai-400 086
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver F Racil 5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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