Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as nausea, dryness in mouth, drowsiness, itching, stomach fullness, and tremor. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Flunaget MR Tablet

Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Flunaget MR Tablet

In Pain due to muscle spasm

Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Take this medicine by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or use Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet more often or for longer than prescribed. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.

Side effects of Flunaget MR 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 Flunaget MR

Nausea
Dryness in mouth
Drowsiness
Itching
Stomach fullness
Tremors

How to use Flunaget MR 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. Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Flunaget MR Tablet works

Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: flupirtine and thiocolchicoside which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Flupirtine is a non-opioid analgesic. It decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and associated pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Flunaget MR Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg 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.

All substitutes

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

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
Take it with or after food or a glass of milk to avoid an upset stomach.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Along with taking Flunaget MR 100mg/4mg Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from muscle pain.

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Neck pain when I move my neck a bit. I think it's due to exercise and gyming .

Dr. Sunil Tripathi

Physiotherapy

It might be muscle soreness or muscle spasm due to improper Posture or overuse of musclesConsult a Physiotherapist in your area

sir/madam i have pain in my testical(in left side) it slept at 4am. when I woke up it was paining since 2 days it may be due to cold and there is no swelling. may be little bit.

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Your pain may be due to cold spasm or tortion. If pain persist please visit surgeon and examined.

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