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Composition :

FLUPIRTINE-400MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Brufit-OD Tablet

Brufit-OD 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. 

Brufit-OD 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 Brufit-OD 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 Brufit-OD 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 Brufit-OD Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Brufit-OD Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Brufit-OD Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol and Brufit-OD 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 Brufit-OD 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 Brufit-OD Tablet as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.

Uses of Brufit-OD Tablet

Musculoskeletal pain, Headache, Nerve pain, Cancer pain, Muscle pain, Post-surgery pain, Menstrual cramps.

Directions for Use

Swallow Brufit-OD Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Brufit-OD 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, Brufit-OD Tablet also relieve symptoms of abnormal menses cycle like menstrual period pain, premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and heavy menstrual periods management in women. Brufit-OD 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. Brufit-OD 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 Brufit-OD Tablet . 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Brufit-OD Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Notify your doctor immediately if you experience tremors or involuntary shaking after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, meditation, or journaling to alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may direct you to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling.
  • Regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, can help reduce anxiety and alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated, to help manage tremors.
  • Maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor tremor symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Drug Warnings

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Brufit-OD Tablet after consulting with the doctor. Brufit-OD Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Brufit-OD Tablet is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Brufit-OD Tablet for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk. While Brufit-OD Tablet may pass in the lactating mother's breast milk, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor. Brufit-OD Tablet tends to cause stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume Brufit-OD Tablet with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Brufit-OD Tablet is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor. Brufit-OD 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 Brufit-OD Tablet may hurt renal functions. In case you develop diarrhoea or vomiting when taking Brufit-OD Tablet , consult your doctor about the continuation of Brufit-OD Tablet as it can increase dehydration and lead to kidney damage. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Brufit-OD 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 Brufit-OD Tablet as it can cause serious side effects. 

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat pain. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.

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FAQs

Brufit-OD Tablet can be stopped if it is advised for short-term pain relief only. In the case of long term usage, it is advised to continue as advised by your doctor.

This medication must be taken every day or as prescribed by your doctor in order for it to benefit you.

Brufit-OD Tablet is used to relieve menstrual (period) pain, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and management of excessively heavy periods. Take only as prescribed by the doctor

Do not take Brufit-OD Tablet if you are planning for pregnancy as Brufit-OD Tablet might make it more difficult to get pregnant.

It is a medical condition, which causes painful periods (severe uterine pain during menstruation). During heavy menses, the abdominal cramps can be treated by taking OTC (over the counter) pain relievers like ibuprofen naproxen or flupirtine. However, before the intake of any pain reliever always consult a doctor.

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Brufit-OD Tablet after consulting with the doctor. A person with liver problems (like hepatic encephalopathy), gall bladder problems (like cholestasis), muscle problems (like myasthenia gravis), chronic alcoholism and biliary cirrhosis should avoid use of Brufit-OD Tablet , unless prescribed by a doctor.

Persons taking Brufit-OD Tablet may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant or doctor that you are taking Brufit-OD Tablet before undergoing these diagnostics tests.

It is advised to avoid taking Brufit-OD Tablet with medications containing paracetamol or carbamazepine as it can increase the sedative or muscle-relaxant properties of the medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NIMESULIDE
  • WARFARIN
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • LITHIUM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PARACETAMOL

Special Advise

Persons taking Brufit-OD Tablet may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant that you are taking Brufit-OD Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain can be dull or sharp. It can be described as a stinging, throbbing, sore and pinching sensation. Pain can occur frequently, or it can be consistent. The tolerance of pain can vary from person to person. Pain can be acute or can occur for a longer duration, it can be localized or can be overall. The common causes of pain are cramps, headache, muscle strain, arthritis or bone fractures. Pain can help diagnose a person's condition to know any underlying problems.

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