Katadol Capsule 10's

Fluprisan 400mg Tablet SR is used to treat musculoskeletal pain, headache, nerve pain, post-operative pain, and pain during menstruation.

Katadol Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol

Katadol Capsule 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.

Flupirtine : Fatigue, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Abdominal bloating, Itching, Tremor

Katadol Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Fluprisan 400mg Tablet SR decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

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

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

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

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

Katadol Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.