Retense

Composition of Retense

Retense contains Flupirtine (100mg). It belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug class of medicines.

Uses of Retense

• Retense Capsule is used in treatment of musculo-skeletal pain
• headache
• nerve pain
• post operative pain and pain during menstruation.

Key benefits

• Relieves pain and the swelling that causes it
• Effective in arthritis and injury

How Retense works

Retense Capsule decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

How to take Retense

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. Retense Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Retense

Most side effects of Retense are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Fatigue Dizziness Drowsiness Nausea Dryness in mouth Abdominal bloating Itching Tremor

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Retense

Warnings and precautions

Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy.

Do not take Retense if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time.

How to store Retense

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Retense

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Retense Capsule  is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.</div></li> <li><div>Inform your doctor before starting Retense Capsule if</div> <div> <ul><li>You have an underlying liver disease</li> <li>You take alcohol regularly</li> <li>You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding</li> </ul></div></li> <li><div>Get your liver function tests done before starting Retense Capsule and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.</div></li> <li>Stop taking Retense Capsule  and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

prescription

Drug class:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug