Flowpent 400mg Tablet

Pentoxifylline (400mg)

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Flowpent 400mg Tablet is used to treat peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation to the arms and legs) and intermittent claudication (pain on walking or at rest caused by poor circulation to the legs). It works by increasing the blood flow to the arms and legs.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 02 Feb 2026 | 02:48 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Pentoxifylline (400mg)

Marketer

Abbott

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Product introduction

Take Flowpent 400mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It works best when taken regularly, as it helps improve blood flow over time rather than giving instant relief. Do not skip doses or stop the medicine on your own, even if symptoms start to improve, as this may reduce its benefit. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose, do not double the dose.

Common side effects of Flowpent 400mg Tablet may include flushing, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, tremor, and sleep disturbances such as insomnia. Some people may experience stomach-related discomfort like abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion (dyspepsia), nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Blurred vision may also occur. These effects are usually mild and settle as the body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if any side effect persists, worsens, or becomes bothersome.

Flowpent 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in people who have heart disease, low blood pressure, bleeding disorders, or a history of stroke. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, as dose adjustment may be required. It is not recommended for patients with recent bleeding, recent heart attack, or allergy to methylxanthines (such as caffeine or theophylline). Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding should be only if clearly advised by a doctor.

Uses of Flowpent Tablet

Peripheral vascular disease
Intermittent claudication

Benefits of Flowpent Tablet

Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease refers to the condition of disturbed blood circulation in blood vessels. Flowpent 400mg Tablet prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). It helps prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Intermittent claudication
Intermittent claudication refers to muscle pain on mild exertion (ache, cramp, numbness or sense of fatigue), classically in the calf muscle, which occurs during exercise or even walking, and it gets better with a short period of rest. Flowpent 400mg Tablet helps relieve this pain in the legs that is caused due to disturbed blood supply in the legs. It helps prevent formation of blood clots, improves blood flow and maintains free flowing of blood in your body.

Side effects of Flowpent 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 Flowpent

Bloating
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Nausea
Stomach discomfort
Vomiting
Dizziness
Angina (heart related chest pain)
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Indigestion
Nervousness
Drowsiness
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Tremors
Blurred vision

How to use Flowpent 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. Flowpent 400mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Flowpent Tablet works

Flowpent 400mg Tablet is a peripheral vasodilator. It works by decreasing the thickness (viscosity) of blood, allowing it to pass more easily through the blood vessels. This effect is beneficial in peripheral vascular disease, where the blood vessels in the arms and legs are narrowed.

Quick tips

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how Flowpent 400mg Tablet affects you.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor liver function while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday to avoid missing a dose.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flowpent 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flowpent 400mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flowpent 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Flowpent 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Flowpent 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Flowpent 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Flowpent with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Aminophylline (Oral Route)

Do not consume Aminophylline with Pentoxifylline. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, palpitations or headaches and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the dose of Aminophylline accordingly. Pentoxifylline may raise blood levels of Aminophylline.

Severe

Ciprofloxacin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Ciprofloxacin may raise blood levels of Pentoxifylline.

Severe

Ciprofloxacin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Ciprofloxacin may raise blood levels of Pentoxifylline.

Severe

Phenindione (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Aminophylline (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Flowpent 400mg Tablet used for?

Flowpent 400mg Tablet is used to improve blood flow in people with circulation problems, especially those with peripheral arterial disease, which can cause leg pain or cramps when walking. It works by making the blood less thick and easier to flow through small blood vessels.

How does Flowpent 400mg Tablet help with poor blood circulation?

Flowpent 400mg Tablet improves blood flow by reducing blood viscosity (thickness), and helping red blood cells move more easily through narrow blood vessels. This helps increase oxygen delivery to affected areas, reducing pain and discomfort during walking.

Who should not take Flowpent 400mg Tablet?

Individuals should not take Flowpent 400mg Tablet if they have had recent bleeding in the brain or eyes, or if they are allergic to pentoxifylline, or similar substances like caffeine, or theophylline. Always inform your doctor about your full medical history before starting this medicine.

Can Flowpent 400mg Tablet cause serious allergic reactions?

Yes, although they are rare, serious allergic reactions of Flowpent 400mg Tablet include swelling, difficulty breathing, or severe rash. If you notice these symptoms, stop the medicine immediately and seek urgent medical help.

Is Flowpent 400mg Tablet safe for people with heart problems?

Flowpent 400mg Tablet has been used in people with heart and circulation issues, but in some cases, it may cause chest pain, low blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat. If you have heart disease, your doctor will monitor you closely while on this medicine.

Does Flowpent 400mg Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?

Flowpent 400mg Tablet may increase bleeding risk, especially if you have bleeding disorders, stomach ulcers, recent surgery, or are taking other blood-thinning medicines. Your doctor may check your blood counts, bleeding time, and clotting time regularly.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Xanthine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Hemorrheologic Agents

References

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Patients taking Flowpent 400mg Tablet

Thrice A Day

50%

Once A Day

50%

What are you using Flowpent Tablet for?

Peripheral vascular disease

67%

Intermittent claudication

33%

How much was the improvement?

Average

67%

Excellent

19%

Poor

14%

What were the side-effects while using Flowpent 400mg Tablet?

Vomiting

50%

No Side Effect

50%

How do you take Flowpent Tablet?

With food

80%

With or without food

20%

Please rate Flowpent 400mg Tablet on price

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Average

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Flowpent Tablet

Benefits of Flowpent Tablet

Side effects of Flowpent Tablet

How to use Flowpent Tablet

How Flowpent Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Aminophylline (Oral Route)

Ciprofloxacin (Oral Route)

Ciprofloxacin (Injection Route)

Phenindione (Oral Route)

Aminophylline (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Flowpent 400mg Tablet used for?

How does Flowpent 400mg Tablet help with poor blood circulation?

Who should not take Flowpent 400mg Tablet?

Can Flowpent 400mg Tablet cause serious allergic reactions?

Is Flowpent 400mg Tablet safe for people with heart problems?

Does Flowpent 400mg Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?

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