Acronil 100mg Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Consern Pharma Limited
Active Ingredient	Flupirtine (100mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Pyridine Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	Selective neuronal potassium channel openers (SNEPCO)
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	794

FAQ

Is Acronil 100mg useful in the treatment of epilpesy?

Acronil 100mg is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Acronil 100mg for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.

Does Acronil 100mg cause liver toxicity?

Yes, Acronil 100mg causes liver toxicity. Use of Acronil 100mg is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Is Acronil 100mg beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?

Yes, Acronil 100mg is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Acronil 100mg is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.

Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Acronil 100mg?

Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Acronil 100mg like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Acronil 100mg. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.

What is the benefit of using Acronil 100mg with paracetamol?

Both Acronil 100mg and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Acronil 100mg, 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.

Does use of Acronil 100mg cause green discoloration of urine?

There have been case reports that Acronil 100mg causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.

Can Acronil 100mg be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?

Acronil 100mg 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.

What if you forget to take Acronil Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Acronil 100mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Acronil 100mg Capsule Reviews

Acronil 100mg is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat acute and chronic pain associated with various conditions such as muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.

Acronil 100mg can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

How Acronil 100mg Capsule Works

Acronil 100mg decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

How to Use Acronil 100mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acronil 100mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Acronil 100mg Capsule

In Pain relief: Acronil 100mg helps relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This medicine helps one go about their daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of Acronil 100mg Capsule

Pain relief

Acronil 100mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Acronil 100mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Liver ^CAUTION

Acronil 100mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acronil 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Acronil 100mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Acronil 100mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Acronil 100mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acronil 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Acronil 100mg 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.

Quick Tips

Stop taking Acronil 100mg and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.
You take alcohol regularly
Acronil 100mg is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
You have an underlying liver disease
Get your liver function tests done before starting Acronil 100mg and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
Inform your doctor before starting Acronil 100mg ifYou have an underlying liver diseaseYou take alcohol regularlyYou are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding