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Flugo Tablet
Manufactured bySHAIMIL LABORATORIES
ContainsCaffeine (30 mg) + Chlorpheniramine (2 mg) + Paracetamol (500 mg) + Phenylephrine (5 mg)
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Description
Flugo Tablet is a combination of Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, paracetamol and Phenylephrine. It is used to provide relief from a stuffy nose, chest congestion due to cough, runny nose and watery eyes associated with the common cold condition.
Flugo Tablet has some common side effects like nausea, vomiting, indigestion. This medicine may cause dizziness; therefore, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines. Seek your doctor's consultation if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment or if you develop a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat or anxiety, severe headache, fever, or rash.
Flugo Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on your condition and how you respond to the medicine.
To make sure Flugo Tablet is safe for you, share your entire medical and medication history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Flugo Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Flugo Tablet
Skin rash
Dark or clay coloured stools
Tiredness
Loose stools
Stomach discomfort
Nausea and Vomiting
Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Blurred or double vision
Dry mouth
Diarrhoea
Uses of Flugo Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Common Cold
The common cold is a viral infection of constant sneezing associated with a runny or stuffy nose. This mainly affects your upper respiratory tract. Flugo Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms of cold like a runny nose, nasal blockage, and sneezing which is caused by various conditions including allergies, inhaled irritants, smoking, etc.
Upper respiratory tract allergies
Upper respiratory tract allergies are the common viral infections that affect your nose, throat and airways. These infections may cause runny nose, nasal blockage, headache, fever, etc which can be relieved using Flugo Tablet.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of Flugo Tablet can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes of taking the dose.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time for which Flugo Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while treatment with Flugo Tablet due to the risk of dizziness, drowsiness.Is this a habit forming medicine?
Flugo Tablet has no habit forming tendency.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Flugo Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of adverse effects on the foetus. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Flugo Tablet passes into breast milk. Your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medcinal effect based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
Avoid using Flugo Tablet combination if you are previously allergic to it and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Liver disease
Flugo Tablet gets converted to its active form in the liver. The large amounts of this medicine may cause liver damage. Therefore, Flugo Tablet is generally not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases because it can further increase the risk of liver damage.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Flugo Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of adverse effects on the foetus. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Flugo Tablet passes into breast milk. Your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medcinal effect based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Driving or operating heavy machinery
Flugo Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.
Duration of therapy
Do not take Flugo Tablet for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Use in children
Flugo Tablet should be avoided for use in children below 12 years of age.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose of Flugo Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose timing is near, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at your usual time. Do not double the dose.
Overdose
Never take Flugo Tablet more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while treatment with Flugo Tablet due to the risk of dizziness, drowsiness.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Antidiabetic medicines
Anxiolytics
Linezolid
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
Flugo Tablet may increase liver enzyme levels. Hence, maintain caution while taking Paracetamol as it can increase the risk of liver damage.
Peptic ulcer
Flugo Tablet should be used with extreme caution in the presence of peptic ulcer disease due to the worsening of the patient's condition.
Gastrointestinal blockage
Avoid using Flugo Tablet in the presence of stomach and intestinal diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), as it may worsen your condition.
Diabetes
Diabetic patients should be more cautioned while using Flugo Tablet due to the increased risk of high blood sugars.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
5-HIAA Urine Test
Flugo Tablet can interfere with a urine test and may give a false-positive result. It is advised to inform the doctor and lab technician about all your current medicines before undergoing any lab test.
Take Flugo Tablet with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for a cold.
Inform your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment or if you develop a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, severe dizziness or anxiety, severe headache, fever, or rash.
Do not crush, break or chew the tablet in your mouth.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Flugo Tablet is a combination of caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, paracetamol and Phenylephrine.
Paracetamol helps in reducing the pain signals responsible for the cause of fever and pain.
Phenylephrine acts by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages, making it easier to breathe.
Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of certain substances produced by the body which induce allergic reactions.
Caffeine helps patients experiencing drowsiness and fatigue to stay alert and awake.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Upper respiratory combinations, CNS stimulants
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 8 Sep 2021
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