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Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet
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Product introduction
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet 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.
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet is used to treat short and severe pain and also to reduce muscle stiffness.
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet is used to treat short and severe pain and also to reduce muscle stiffness.
Uses of Flunalgen Tablet SR
Benefits of Flunalgen Tablet SR
In Pain relief
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet 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.
Side effects of Flunalgen Tablet SR
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 Flunalgen
- 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
How to use Flunalgen Tablet SR
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. Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet 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
Information regarding the use of Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
- Inform your doctor before starting Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet if
- You have an underlying liver disease
- You take alcohol regularly
- You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- Get your liver function tests done before starting Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
- Stop taking Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Selective neuronal potassium channel openers (SNEPCO)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet 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 Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet with paracetamol?
Both Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet, 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 Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet causes liver toxicity. Use of Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
Q. Can Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet 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 Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
Q. Is Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.
Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Flunalgen SR 400 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.
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Name: Dyso Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: Sisona,Nr.Bhagwanpur Roorkee -247661 (uk)
Country of origin: India
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