MedicinePOM

Flupirtine

Non-opioid painkiller for short-term acute pain.

Clinical information

Common uses

acute pain for up to 2 weeks
adults who cannot use NSAIDs or weak opioids

Cautions

withdrawn in the EU (2018) — serious liver injury
liver problems kept occurring despite restrictions and weekly liver tests
alternative painkillers should be used

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: EMA, ema.europa.eu, flupirtine-containing medicinal products referral — withdrawn (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Flupirtine	Capsule	100MG	—	POM