Flugesic SR Tablet
Product introduction
Flugesic SR 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.
Flugesic SR Tablet 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. Take it exactly as prescribed.
Common side effects of Flugesic SR Tablet include fatigue, dizziness, heartburn, and nausea/vomiting. These effects are usually temporary and resolve on their own. However, if you experience any severe or persistent symptoms, consult your doctor.
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 about all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Flugesic Tablet SR
Benefits of Flugesic Tablet SR
In Pain relief
Flugesic SR 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 Flugesic 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 Flugesic
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Sleep disturbance
- Increased sweating
How to use Flugesic 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. Flugesic SR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Flugesic Tablet SR works
Flugesic SR Tablet decreases pain perception by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain. It works by affecting specific nerve pathways that process pain, helping to reduce discomfort. With this action, it manages various types of pain, including muscle- and nerve-related pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flugesic SR Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flugesic SR Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flugesic SR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Flugesic SR Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Flugesic SR Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Flugesic SR Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Flugesic Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Flugesic SR Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Flugesic SR Tablet is generally given when painkillers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
- Get your liver function tests done before starting Flugesic SR Tablet and follow-up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
- Stop taking Flugesic SR 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
User feedback
Patients taking Flugesic SR Tablet
Once A Day
90%
Twice A Day
10%
What are you using Flugesic Tablet SR for?
Musculo-skele*
50%
Nerve pain
50%
*Musculo-skeletal pain
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
83%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Flugesic SR Tablet?
Dizziness
33%
Drowsiness
33%
Fatigue
33%
How do you take Flugesic Tablet SR?
With food
100%
Please rate Flugesic SR Tablet on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
What is the benefit of using Flugesic SR Tablet with paracetamol?
Both Flugesic SR Tablet and paracetamol help in relieving pain, but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Flugesic SR 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.
Can Flugesic SR Tablet be used to treat osteoarthritis pain?
Flugesic SR Tablet can be used to relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis and post-orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
Is Flugesic SR Tablet useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Flugesic SR Tablet is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Flugesic SR Tablet for treating epilepsy, and this effect is still being explored.
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Marketer details
Name: Lupin Ltd
Address: 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Flugesic SR 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.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Flugesic SR 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.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]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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