Flublast Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flublast Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flublast Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Flublast has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Flublast Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Flublast. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Flublast Tablet on the Kidneys?
Flublast has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flublast Tablet on the Liver?
Flublast may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Flublast Tablet on the Heart?
Flublast has very mild side effects on the heart.
Flublast Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flublast Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flublast Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flublast Tablet is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Flublast Tablet
Flublast Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flublast Tablet
Taking Flublast Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
As we know Flublast is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Flublast ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Flublast poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.
An overdose occurs when more than the required amount (toxic levels) of [medicine] is taken. Initial symptoms of Flublast overdose includes loss of appetite, drowsiness, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Later progressive symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark colored urine, yellowing of your skin or the white patches in your eyes, liver damage and in rare cases, it can also lead to coma. So, by any chance, if you have accidentally taken more than the required dose of Flublast inform your doctor immediately.
No, Flublast is not used for treating stomach pain. The stomach pain could be due to some underlying medical condition which may require medical attention. If the pain does not subside within 1 day. Please consult your doctor without further delay.
Yes, Flublast can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
Yes, Flublast can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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