Lupiflex 4 Tablet
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Product introduction
Lupiflex 4 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provide relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
Lupiflex 4 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 longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach pain. 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, and 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.
Lupiflex 4 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 longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach pain. 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, and 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 Lupiflex Tablet
- Pain due to muscle spasm
Benefits of Lupiflex Tablet
In Pain due to muscle spasm
Lupiflex 4 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. 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.
Side effects of Lupiflex 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 Lupiflex
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
How to use Lupiflex 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. Lupiflex 4 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Lupiflex Tablet works
Lupiflex 4 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ketoprofen and Thiocolchicoside which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lupiflex 4 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lupiflex 4 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 Lupiflex 4 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lupiflex 4 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lupiflex 4 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lupiflex 4 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. Use of Lupiflex 4 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. Use of Lupiflex 4 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lupiflex 4 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lupiflex Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lupiflex 4 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
- You have been prescribed Lupiflex 4 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 Lupiflex 4 Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from muscle pain.
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PAIN ANALGESICS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lupiflex 4 Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Lupiflex Tablet for?
Muscle relaxa*
56%
Others
33%
Headache
11%
*Muscle relaxation
How much was the improvement?
Poor
45%
Average
33%
Excellent
21%
What were the side-effects while using Lupiflex 4 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
57%
Heartburn
14%
Indigestion
14%
Dizziness
14%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Lupiflex Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Lupiflex 4 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
47%
Average
33%
Expensive
20%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Drugs.com. Ketoprofen. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Thiocolchicoside. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ketoprofen. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc; 2007. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- European Medicine Agency. Thiocolchicoside; 2014. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Lupin Ltd
Address: 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India
Country of origin: India
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