Flugesic Capsule 10

Flugesic Capsule 10 is used for:

• Managing acute and chronic pain from various causes.

• Providing relief from primary headaches, including migraines and tension headaches.

• Helping to control tumour and cancer-related pain.

• Alleviating menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea.

• Assisting in the management of postoperative, post-traumatic, and post-injury pain.

• Reducing musculoskeletal pain associated with muscle spasms and spasticity.

Here's how you should take Flugesic Capsule 10:

• Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water.

• It can be taken with or without food.

• Do not crush or chew the capsule.

• Avoid taking more than your doctor has advised.

• It's important not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.

Flugesic Capsule 10 is taken orally.

Flugesic Capsule 10 contains Flupirtine (100 mg) which works on your body through several mechanisms:

• Selective neuronal potassium channel opener: This mechanism involves increasing potassium conductance in your neurons which subsequently reduces their excitability and responsiveness to pain stimuli.

• NMDA glutamate receptor antagonist: The medicine indirectly antagonises these receptors which play a critical role in central pain sensitisation pathways. This action modulates the transmission of pain signals in your nervous system.

• Inhibition of calcium influx: By inhibiting calcium influx into neuronal cells, flupirtine helps manage nociception and inflammatory cascades at sites of injury. This contributes to its peripheral analgesic action.

• Store your Flugesic Capsule 10 at room temperature.

• Keep it in a tight, light-resistant container to prevent exposure to direct sunlight and moisture.

• Always ensure the medicine is kept well out of reach of children.

• Remember to check the expiry date and use the medicine before it expires.

• If you're experiencing pain due to inflammation, consider including more anti-inflammatory foods in your diet like turmeric, spinach, and cherries. These can help manage inflammation.

• Regular gentle exercise can help reduce muscle tension and pain. Try low impact activities like walking or swimming, but remember to consult your doctor before starting any new exercise regime.