Flugesic SR Tablet belongs to a group of 'non-opioid analgesics' medicines used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with damage to tissues. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Perception of pain can differ from person to person where from tolerable to non-tolerable. 

Flugesic SR Tablet compromises of 'Flupirtine' that exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage.

Take Flugesic SR Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Some persons may experience common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Most of the side effects of Flugesic SR Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Flugesic SR Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Flugesic SR Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Flugesic SR Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol and Flugesic SR Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness, it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Do not take other pain killers along with Flugesic SR Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. People with hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis, any liver problems, tinnitus should not take Flugesic SR Tablet as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.

Flugesic SR Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscle pain involving the musculoskeletal system, tension headaches, dental extraction, pain associated with muscle spasm, tumour or cancer pain and pain after trauma-related/orthopaedic surgery and injuries. Additionally, Flugesic SR Tablet also relieve symptoms of abnormal menses cycle like menstrual period pain, premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and heavy menstrual periods management in women. Flugesic SR Tablet exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage. Flugesic SR Tablet has better tolerability than other pain killers and has low gastric problems (like gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer and blockage). Long-term use of opioids pain killers leads to side effects like nausea, constipation, sedation, confusion, pruritis, urinary retention, tolerance and dependence which may be experienced with Flugesic SR Tablet. 

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Flugesic SR Tablet after consulting with the doctor. Flugesic SR Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Flugesic SR Tablet is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Flugesic SR Tablet for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk. While Flugesic SR Tablet may pass in the lactating mother's breast milk, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor. Flugesic SR Tablet tends to cause stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume Flugesic SR Tablet with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Flugesic SR Tablet is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor. Flugesic SR Tablet can cause liver injury when taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates liver toxicity. Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as Flugesic SR Tablet may hurt renal functions. In case you develop diarrhoea or vomiting when taking Flugesic SR Tablet, consult your doctor about the continuation of Flugesic SR Tablet as it can increase dehydration and lead to kidney damage. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Flugesic SR Tablet as it may lead to increased risk of liver damage. If you have a severe allergy to painkillers or have hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis any liver problems then don't take Flugesic SR Tablet as it can cause serious side effects.