F Racil 10mg Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.

F Racil 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain. It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you.

It may also cause weight gain and to prevent it you can eat a healthy balanced diet and should exercise regularly. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of F Racil Tablet

Migraine

Side effects of F Racil 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 F Racil

Sleepiness
Weight gain
Muscle pain
Fatigue
Constipation
Nausea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Runny nose
Increased appetite
Depression
Stomach discomfort
Breast pain

How to use F Racil 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. F Racil 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How F Racil Tablet works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. F Racil 10mg Tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

F Racil 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of F Racil 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of F Racil 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether F Racil 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

F Racil 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of F Racil 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

F Racil 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of F Racil 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take F Racil Tablet?

If you miss a dose of F Racil 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed F Racil 10mg Tablet for the prevention of migraine headaches.
Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time every day
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how F Racil 10mg Tablet affects you.
Notify your doctor if you develop skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal uncontrolled movement.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)- Migraine Prevention

Interaction with drugs

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

Tramadol (Oral Route) Moderate

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you. Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.

Alprazolam (Oral Route) Moderate

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you. Concurrent use may cause increased sedation.

Alprazolam (Injection Route) Moderate

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you. Concurrent use may cause increased sedation.

Chlordiazepoxide (Oral Route) Moderate

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you. Concurrent use may cause increased sedation.

Clobazam (Oral Route) Moderate

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you. Concurrent use may cause increased sedation.

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Patient concerns

Sugar below 200 when take tablet Sugar below 200(f)

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

What is latest reportsA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Sir my lipid profile total 137. Triclyc 100. Hdl 56. Ldl 61 Vldl 20 i f i want to take tablet. Already i was taken Tonact tg 10mg. Take tablet or noneed please reply sir.

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

No need of medicines restrict carbs n regularly exercise

I am suffering from diabetics f

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is better to consult diabetologist near by as he should check your reports and must watch for dose adjustment. Online it is not possible. Or you can visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RDCITY IN BALJEET COMPLEX 0124 6470647.REGULAR AEROBIC EXERCISES, PROPER MEDICINE AND MAINTAIN MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY. ONE CAN DEFINITELY CONTROL DIABETIES. AND LIVE HAPPY LIFE

High fever 103 f please suggest

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Diagnosis can not be done without clinical examination. Please consult Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

User feedback

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FAQs

Is F Racil 10mg Tablet safe?

F Racil 10mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

What is F Racil 10mg Tablet used for?

F Racil 10mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.

Does F Racil 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?

F Racil 10mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking F Racil 10mg Tablet.

Does F Racil 10mg Tablet work?

F Racil 10mg Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

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