Flit 100mg Capsule
Sigmund Promedica

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In-stock 10 capsules in 1 strip
70.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Musculo-skeletal pain Headache Nerve pain

COMPOSITION:
Flupirtine (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Flit 100mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Flit 100mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Flit 100mg Capsule during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Flit 100mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Flit 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flit 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Flit 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flit 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Flupirtine   100mg

Uses of Flit Capsule
Flit 100mg Capsule is used in treatment of musculo-skeletal pain, headache, nerve pain, post operative pain and pain during menstruation.

How to use Flit Capsule
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. Flit 100mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Flit Capsule works
Flit 100mg Capsule decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Abdominal bloating, Itching, Tremor.

Expert advice for Flit Capsule
Flit is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them. Inform your doctor before starting Flit 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 Flit and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine. Stop taking Flit and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Flit beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Flit is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Flit 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 Flit with paracetamol?
Both Flit and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Flit, 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 Flit cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Flit causes liver toxicity. Use of Flit is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Q. Can Flit be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Flit 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 Flit cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Flit causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.

Q. Is Flit useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Flit is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Flit for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.

Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Flit?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Flit like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Flit. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.