SNEPTIN PLUS Tablet 10’s

Uses of SNEPTIN PLUS Tablet 10’s

It is indicated for: post-surgical pain dental pain pain associated with muscle spasm, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, low back pain and migraine

How SNEPTIN PLUS Tablet 10’s works

SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET is a combination of two medicines Flupirtine and Paracetamol, which relieves pain. Flupirtine works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception. Paracetamol works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever and pain.

Directions for use

Take this medicine as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine as whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right depends on the age, body weight and disease condition.

Side effects of SNEPTIN PLUS Tablet 10’s

Common

nausea, vomiting abdominal discomfort diarrhoea constipation heartburn flatulence dry mouth headache drowsiness dizziness fatigue depression disorientation or shaking (tremors) hallucinations sleep problems increased sweating loss of appetite restlessness, nervousness

Uncommon

confusion vision problems allergic reactions

Rare

blood platelet disorders causing nosebleed or bruise more easily abnormal formation of blood cell in bone marrow disturbed vision oedema bleeding from stomach or intestines feeling unwell, fever, sedation signs of infection Stop taking SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat causing difficulty in breathing liver disease such as jaundice (yellowish discolouration of the skin and whites of eyes), hepatic necrosis or liver failure

How to manage side effects

Headache: Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water and electrolytes. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if necessary.

Do not consume alcohol. Contact your doctor if the symptom did not improve. Nausea and Vomiting: Take the medicine, with or just after a meal.

Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy food. Diarrhoea: Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep you hydrated.

Do not take any medicine on your own for managing diarrhoea. Contact your doctor if the symptom did not improve. Stomach pain: Try to rest and relax.

Eat small meals but take frequently. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Contact your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Constipation: Eat plenty of fibre rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals. Drink plenty of water and exercise more regularly. Dizziness: Try to rest and relax.

Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operate any machines while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume alcohol, as it can aggravate your dizziness.

Contact your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Warnings and precautions

PREGNANCYSNEPTIN PLUS TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnancy as safety is not established unless clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGSNEPTIN PLUS TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk.

Contact your doctor before taking. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel sleepiness, dizziness after taking SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET as it increases the risk of liver damage.

KIDNEYSNEPTIN PLUS TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking. LIVERSNEPTIN PLUS TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with liver disease like cholestasis, cirrhosis.

Contact your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET if you are allergic to Flupirtine, Paracetamol or to other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSSNEPTIN PLUS TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung diseases like asthma.

Contact your doctor before taking. OTHERSSNEPTIN PLUS TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: hepatic encephalopathy ataxia myasthenia gravis tinnitus Before taking SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET, inform your doctor if you have: hypoalbuminemia impaired nutritional state haemolytic anaemia deficiency of glucose- 6-phosphatedehydrogenase enzyme serious infection metabolic acidosis

Use in Pediatrics

The safety and efficacy of SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET in children and adolescents aged under 18 years have not been established. Contact your doctor before taking.

Use in Geriatrics

[GBNKEYWORD is not recommended for use in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Contact your doctor before taking.

Interactions

Drug – Drug interactions

Inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, lamotrigine, phenytoin) warfarin (medicines used to manage blood clots) diazepam (medicines used for anxiety, seizures) sedatives like butabarbital muscle relaxants (Ex. chlorzoxazone, baclofen) medicines that delay emptying of stomach (Ex. dicyclomine) chloramphenicol (medicines used to manage infections) medicines used for nausea and vomiting (Ex. Metoclopramide, domperidone) cholestyramine (medicines used to lower high cholesterol levels) probenecid (medicines used to manage gout) salicylamide (medicines used to manage fever and pain) barbiturates (medicines used to manage mental disorders) rifampicin, isoniazid (medicines used to manage bacterial infections like tuberculosis) St John’s wort (medicine used for depression) imatinib (medicine used to manage leukaemia and some stomach tumours)

Overdosage

If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, paleness, liver damage, abnormal fatigue, fast heartbeat, compulsion to cry, light-headedness, dry mouth.

Synopsis

More information

Keep out of reach of children Store SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET below 25°C

Frequently asked questions

For what conditions SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET is used? It is indicated in post-surgical pain, dental pain, pain associated with muscle spasm, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, low back pain and migraine. Who should avoid taking SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET?

SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET is not recommended for use inn patients with allergic history to flupirtine, paracetamol, pregnancy, breast feeding, children under 18 years and elderly above 65 years of age and patients with liver or kidney disease, hepatic encephalopathy, ataxia, myasthenia gravis, tinnitus. Contact your doctor before taking. What are the possible side effects of taking SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET?

The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, constipation, heartburn, flatulence, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, depression, disorientation or shaking (tremors), hallucinations, sleep problems, increased sweating, loss of appetite, restlessness, nervousness. Contact your physician if any of the symptoms worsen. Does SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET cause liver damage?

Yes. SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET may cause liver damage. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET as it increases the risk of liver damage.

How SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET works? SNEPTIN PLUS TABLET is a combination of two medicines Flupirtine and Paracetamol, which relieves pain. Flupirtine works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

Paracetamol works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever and pain.

References

Useful diagnostic tests

Liver function test Kidney function test