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Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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About Flexon MR Tablet 10's

Flexon MR Tablet 10's belongs to the class of drugs known as 'non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug' (NSAID). Flexon MR Tablet 10's is used in the reduction of musculoskeletal pain and muscle spasm due to tissue injury, resolution of post surgery inflammation and oedema (swollen tissue with fluid). Pain can be temporary (acute) or long term (chronic) in nature. Musculoskeletal pain can be caused due to soft tissues (muscle, tendon or ligaments) injury. Extreme tissue pain and inflammation caused due to sprains, strains or trauma or post-surgery may require a prolonged amount of time to heal.

Flexon MR Tablet 10's contains Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone. Ibuprofen is known to have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect for reducing mild to moderate pain. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. Paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer) which enhances the pain relief action of Ibuprofen. Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant, helps by blocking nerve impulses or pain sensations sent by the brain and causes relaxation of muscles.

Take Flexon MR Tablet 10's as prescribed. Like all medicines, Flexon MR Tablet 10's may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Nausea, indigestion,  diarrhoea, drowsiness, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain and restlessness are a few common side effects of Flexon MR Tablet 10's.

Do not take Flexon MR Tablet 10's if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, paracetamol, naproxen or diclofenac. It is not recommended for use in children, people with liver disease, heart disease or gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. Flexon MR Tablet 10's may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction). Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may damage your liver and cause even more side effects on taking this drug. Consult your doctor if your symptoms of pain, inflammation and fever do not disappear even after ten days.

Uses of Flexon MR Tablet 10's

Musculoskeletal pain, Muscle spasm.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Flexon MR Tablet 10's is composed of ibuprofen, chlorzoxazone and paracetamol primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain. Flexon MR Tablet 10's plays a vital role in reducing pain and inflammation by blocking the release of chemical messengers which cause pain and fever. Flexon MR Tablet 10's relieves pain and inflammation in arthritic conditions with benefit of increased antibiotic penetration and micro-circulation at the injury site. Ibuprofen works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. Paracetamol has the advantage of producing lesser gastric irritation compared to other painkillers like aspirin. So, it is well tolerated in mostly all age groups. Chlorzoxazone benefits in relaxing muscle to treat any type of musculoskeletal conditions like sprain, pain or injury. It is mainly prescribed for the sports related injury. Overall it relieve muscle spasm or stiffness of musculoskeletal joints thereby improving its movement.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Flexon MR Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhoea
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Heartburn
  • Stomach pain
  • Restlessness

Drug Warnings

Flexon MR Tablet 10's should be taken with caution if you have an active stomach ulcer, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, recent by-pass heart surgery, heart disease or history of allergy to any painkillers or analgesic. Avoid driving while consuming Flexon MR Tablet 10's as it can cause dizziness in some individuals and hamper your focus and reflexes. Avoid concomitant consumption of drugs containing the same chemicals as Flexon MR Tablet 10's as it can lead to overdosage and unwanted side effects. Immediately consult your doctor in case of persistent side effects like stomach pain on consumption of Flexon MR Tablet 10's. Avoid consuming alcohol while you are on Flexon MR Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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IbuprofenKetorolac
Critical
IbuprofenMeloxicam
Critical

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IbuprofenKetorolac
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
Taking Ketorolac and Flexon MR Tablet can increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding and ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketorolac and Flexon MR Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, dark stools, coughing or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
IbuprofenMeloxicam
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
Combining Meloxicam and Flexon MR Tablet can increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meloxicam and Flexon MR Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, dark stools, coughing or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChlorzoxazoneMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
Using Morphine together with Flexon MR Tablet can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Morphine with Flexon MR Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like trouble breathing, feeling tired, or having a cough, dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impaired judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination, make sure to contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlorzoxazoneTapentadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
Taking Tapentadol with Flexon MR Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flexon MR Tablet with Tapentadol can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as drowsiness, lightheadedness, palpitations, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
IbuprofenAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
The combined use of Aminolevulinic acid and Flexon MR Tablet can increase the risk of severe sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Aminolevulinic acid and Flexon MR Tablet together can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. After treatment, avoid exposing your eyes and skin to sunlight or bright interior lights for 48 hours. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
IbuprofenCelecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
Coadministration of Celecoxib and Flexon MR Tablet can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Flexon MR Tablet and Celecoxib, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you experience symptoms like blood in your urine or stool (or a black stool), severe bruising, prolonged nosebleeds, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, weakness or severe headache, vomiting blood or coughing up blood, heavy menstrual bleeding (in women), difficulty breathing, or chest pain. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
IbuprofenMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
Coadministration of methotrexate with Flexon MR Tablet can increase the effect and side effects of methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Flexon MR Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as mouth sores or ulcers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, appetite loss, joint pain or swelling, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, shortness of breath, a dry cough, pallor, dizziness or fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, seizures, infection; as well as flu-like signs (fever, chills, body pains, sore throat, and weakening of the muscles), consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
IbuprofenPiroxicam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
Use of Piroxicam with Flexon MR Tablet can increase the risk of side effects such as inflammation(swelling with redness and pain), bleeding, ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Piroxicam and Flexon MR Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
IbuprofenPrednisolone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
Co-administration of Prednisolone and Flexon MR Tablet can increase the risk of side effects of each other.

How to manage the interaction:
A combination of Prednisolone and Flexon MR Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
IbuprofenAspirin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexon MR Tablet:
Taking aspirin with Flexon MR Tablet may impair the efficacy of aspirin and increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between aspirin and Flexon MR Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach discomfort, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (particularly with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, vitamin D, calcium enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscles by lifting light weights.
  • In chronic condition of arthritis or joint pain try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that minimize level of chemical called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
  • Your sitting posture is important especially when you have pain and inflammation. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short duration of time. Long term immobility is harmful in conditions like arthritis.  Use back support like a rolled up towel at the back of your spine curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can also use a foot rest if required.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NAPROXEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • TRAMADOL
  • HYDROCODONE
  • OXYCODONE
  • LITHIUM
  • METHOTREXATE
  • WARFARIN
  • COUMADIN
  • JANTOVEN
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • DOMPERIDONE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • PREDNISONE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • EPHEDRINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • DULOXETINE

Special Advise

Stop using Flexon MR Tablet 10's and consult your doctor immediately if you are having bleeding from the rectum (back passage), have black sticky bowel motions (stools) or bloody diarrhoea.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain can be temporary (acute) or long-term (chronic) in nature. Musculoskeletal pain can be caused due to soft tissue (muscle, tendon or ligaments) injury. Extreme tissue pain and inflammation caused due to sprains, strains or trauma or post-surgery may require a prolonged amount of time to heal.

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