Exotin P 100mg/325mg Capsule


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Galaxus Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient Flupirtine (100mg) + Paracetamol (325mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.3
User Reviews630

FAQ

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Can the use of Exotin P 100mg/325mg cause damage to the liver?
Exotin P 100mg/325mg contains Paracetamol, which is known to cause liver damage. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.
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Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Exotin P 100mg/325mg?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Exotin P 100mg/325mg can lead to increased chances of side effects. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms of if you experience increased severity of pain, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
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Can I stop taking Exotin P 100mg/325mg when my pain is relieved?
Exotin P 100mg/325mg is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your pain is relieved. However, Exotin P 100mg/325mg should be continued if you are advised by your doctor to do so.
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What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Exotin P 100mg/325mg?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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What if you forget to take Exotin P Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Exotin P 100mg/325mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Exotin P 100mg/325mg Capsule Reviews

Exotin P 100mg/325mg is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.

Exotin P 100mg/325mg should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, dryness in mouth, dizziness, headache, and sleepiness. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

How Exotin P 100mg/325mg Capsule Works

Exotin P 100mg/325mg is a combination of two medicines: Flupirtine and Paracetamol, which relieves pain. Flupirtine is an analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever and pain.

How to Use Exotin P 100mg/325mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Exotin P 100mg/325mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Exotin P 100mg/325mg Capsule

  • In Pain relief: Exotin P 100mg/325mg is used to treat pain associated with muscles, joints, cancer, dysmenorrhoea (severe abdominal pain during menstruation), tension headache and pain following orthopaedic surgery or injuries. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain. Take Exotin P 100mg/325mg as prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Exotin P 100mg/325mg Capsule

  • Pain relief

Exotin P 100mg/325mg Capsule Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Exotin P 100mg/325mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Exotin P 100mg/325mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Exotin P 100mg/325mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Exotin P 100mg/325mg 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.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Exotin P 100mg/325mg.
Liver  CAUTION
Exotin P 100mg/325mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Exotin P 100mg/325mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Exotin P 100mg/325mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Exotin P 100mg/325mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Quick Tips

  • Do not take it with any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
  • You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation.
  • Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Exotin P 100mg/325mg.
  • Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.

References

  1. Harish S, Bhuvana K, Bengalorkar GM, et al. Flupirtine: Clinical pharmacology. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2012;28(2):172-7.
  2. ScienceDirect. Flupirtine.
  3. ScienceDirect. Paracetamol.

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