Flustop Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Caffeine (30mg) + Diphenhydramine (25mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Hippo Labs Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Flustop Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms, providing temporary relief from nasal stuffiness and allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes. Flustop Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, insomnia, restlessness, impaired coordination, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Flustop Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
What is Flustop Tablet?
Flustop Tablet is a combination medication containing Paracetamol, Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, and Phenylephrine. It's specifically used to relieve symptoms of common cold such as body aches, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny and stuffy nose.
Are there any foods I have to avoid while taking Flustop Tablet?
Flustop Tablet contains caffeine. Therefore, it's best to avoid other caffeinated products such as coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate. Additionally, alcohol (beer, wine etc.) consumption should be avoided when taking this medication.
Can the use of Flustop Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Flustop Tablet can make you feel drowsy or sleepy. It is recommended to avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or engaging in activities that require alertness until you understand how this medicine affects you.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Flustop Tablet?
Serious side effects associated with Flustop Tablet are uncommon and rare. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat.
Can I breastfeed while taking Flustop Tablet?
No, it's not recommended to breastfeed while taking this medication as diphenhydramine, an antihistamine present in Flustop Tablet, can pass into breast milk and potentially harm the baby. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor about your medication.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Flustop Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose is not advisable as it may increase the likelihood of experiencing severe side effects and toxicity. If your symptoms don't improve or you experience an increased severity of your symptoms after taking this medication, please consult with your doctor.
Are there any contraindications associated with use of Flustop Tablet?
It is not recommended to use Flustop Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are currently taking antidepressant drugs. These drug classes, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Flustop Tablet?
Store this medication in its original packaging, tightly sealed. Follow the storage guidelines on the label or packaging. Dispose of any unused medicine properly; make sure it is not available to pets, children, or other people.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Flustop Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Flustop Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- 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 cold.
- Call 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.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.
- Along with taking Flustop Tablet, do the following simple tips at home to get relief: Steam inhalation, gargling with warm saltwater, apply vapor rubs on chest and back if needed, take enough rest, take warm food and fluid only, ensure adequate fluid intake, and advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flustop Tablet.
Breastfeed
Flustop Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Flustop Tablet 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.
