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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Flupinex 10mg Capsule is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. It contains Flupirtine, which exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

FLUPIRTINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Human Biolife India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Flupinex 10mg Capsule

Flupinex 10mg Capsule belongs to a group of 'non-opioid analgesics' medicines used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with damage to tissues. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Perception of pain can differ from person to person where from tolerable to non-tolerable. 

Flupinex 10mg Capsule compromises of 'Flupirtine' that exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage.

Take Flupinex 10mg Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Some persons may experience common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Most of the side effects of Flupinex 10mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Flupinex 10mg Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Flupinex 10mg Capsule may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Flupinex 10mg Capsule should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol and Flupinex 10mg Capsule as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness, it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Do not take other pain killers along with Flupinex 10mg Capsule unless prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. People with hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis, any liver problems, tinnitus should not take Flupinex 10mg Capsule as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.

Uses of Flupinex 10mg Capsule

Flupinex 10mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Musculoskeletal pain, Headache, Nerve pain, Cancer pain, Muscle pain, Post-surgery pain, Menstrual cramps. The detailed uses of Flupinex 10mg Capsule are as follows:

  • Acute and Chronic Pain: Flupinex 10mg Capsule helps relieve from musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and post-surgical pain.
  • Neuropathic Pain: Flupinex 10mg Capsule helps manage nerve-related pain conditions.
  • Fibromyalgia: Flupinex 10mg Capsule is used for its potential in managing widespread pain.
  • Muscle Spasms: Flupinex 10mg Capsule acts as a muscle relaxant, especially in back pain and tension headaches.

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Directions for Use

  • Take Flupinex 10mg Capsule with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Flupinex 10mg Capsule is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscle pain involving the musculoskeletal system, tension headaches, dental extraction, pain associated with muscle spasm, tumour or cancer pain and pain after trauma-related/orthopaedic surgery and injuries. Additionally, Flupinex 10mg Capsule also relieve symptoms of abnormal menses cycle like menstrual period pain, premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and heavy menstrual periods management in women. Flupinex 10mg Capsule exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage. Flupinex 10mg Capsule has better tolerability than other pain killers and has low gastric problems (like gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer and blockage). Long-term use of opioids pain killers leads to side effects like nausea, constipation, sedation, confusion, pruritis, urinary retention, tolerance and dependence which may be experienced with Flupinex 10mg Capsule. 

How Flupinex 10mg Capsule Works

Flupinex 10mg Capsule compromises of 'Flupirtine' that exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Flupinex 10mg Capsule

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Flupinex 10mg Capsule as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Flupinex 10mg Capsule after consulting with the doctor. Flupinex 10mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Flupinex 10mg Capsule is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Flupinex 10mg Capsule for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk. While Flupinex 10mg Capsule may pass in the lactating mother's breast milk, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor. Flupinex 10mg Capsule tends to cause stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume Flupinex 10mg Capsule with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Flupinex 10mg Capsule is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor. Flupinex 10mg Capsule can cause liver injury when taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates liver toxicity. Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as Flupinex 10mg Capsule may hurt renal functions. In case you develop diarrhoea or vomiting when taking Flupinex 10mg Capsule, consult your doctor about the continuation of Flupinex 10mg Capsule as it can increase dehydration and lead to kidney damage. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Flupinex 10mg Capsule as it may lead to increased risk of liver damage. If you have a severe allergy to painkillers or have hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis any liver problems then don't take Flupinex 10mg Capsule as it can cause serious side effects. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat pain. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Flupinex 10mg Capsule to avoid unpleasant side-effects of this medicine.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Flupinex 10mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Flupinex 10mg Capsule is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Flupinex 10mg Capsule for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

While Flupinex 10mg Capsule may pass in the breast milk of lactating mother so, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

In some cases, Flupinex 10mg Capsule may cause dizziness and drowsiness. So if you observe such symptoms immediately stop the intake of Flupinex 10mg Capsule.

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Liver

Unsafe

It is advised to consult with a doctor as this medicine can not be used in persons dealing with liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

A person dealing with kidney problems should take Flupinex 10mg Capsule only after consulting with a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Flupinex 10mg Capsule not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Limited studies available for the use of Flupinex 10mg Capsule in heart patients. Consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Flupinex 10mg Capsule should be used in elderly patients with proper monitoring and individualised care.

FAQs

Flupinex 10mg Capsule is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain.

Flupinex 10mg Capsule can be stopped if it is advised for short-term pain relief only. In the case of long term usage, it is advised to continue as advised by your doctor.

This medication must be taken every day or as prescribed by your doctor in order for it to benefit you.

Flupinex 10mg Capsule is used to relieve menstrual (period) pain, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and management of excessively heavy periods. Take only as prescribed by the doctor

Do not take Flupinex 10mg Capsule if you are planning for pregnancy as Flupinex 10mg Capsule might make it more difficult to get pregnant.

It is a medical condition, which causes painful periods (severe uterine pain during menstruation). During heavy menses, the abdominal cramps can be treated by taking OTC (over the counter) pain relievers like ibuprofen naproxen or flupirtine. However, before the intake of any pain reliever always consult a doctor.

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Flupinex 10mg Capsule after consulting with the doctor. A person with liver problems (like hepatic encephalopathy), gall bladder problems (like cholestasis), muscle problems (like myasthenia gravis), chronic alcoholism and biliary cirrhosis should avoid use of Flupinex 10mg Capsule, unless prescribed by a doctor.

Persons taking Flupinex 10mg Capsule may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant or doctor that you are taking Flupinex 10mg Capsule before undergoing these diagnostics tests.

It is advised to avoid taking Flupinex 10mg Capsule with medications containing paracetamol or carbamazepine as it can increase the sedative or muscle-relaxant properties of the medication.

Flupinex 10mg Capsule may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dry mouth, dizziness, heartburn, loss of appetite or constipation. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Although some clinical studies suggest that Flupinex 10mg Capsule is beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia, it did not get any official regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by musculoskeletal pain, depression and fatigue (overtiredness).

Both Flupinex 10mg Capsule and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in completely different ways. Compared to single drug use, pain relief is better when paracetamol is used with Flupinex 10mg Capsule. However, both can cause liver toxicity, thus liver function monitoring is very important when these medicines are taken together.

Yes, Flupinex 10mg Capsule causes liver toxicity. Therefore, it is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Flupinex 10mg Capsule can be used for the pain relief associated with osteorthritis and pain following orthopedic surgery. It is especially useful for patients who are unable to take NSAIDs due to the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.

There have been case reports that Flupinex 10mg Capsule causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not frequently observed. If you experience this symptom, inform your doctor.

Flupinex 10mg Capsule is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, some animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Flupinex 10mg Capsule for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being investigated.

Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Flupinex 10mg Capsule such as tremor, sweating, and mood swings with long term use of Flupinex 10mg Capsule. If you have these symptoms, inform your doctor.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - FL31224

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