Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Flexiflam S is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Flexiflam S have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flexiflam S. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Flexiflam S are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. These side effects of Flexiflam S are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Flexiflam S has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Flexiflam S related warnings talks about Flexiflam S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Flexiflam S is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Heart Attack as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Flexiflam S with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flexiflam S is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flexiflam S is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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) |
|
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Is the use of Flexiflam S safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Flexiflam S. If you are pregnant, do not take Flexiflam S without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flexiflam S safe during breastfeeding?
Flexiflam S may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Flexiflam S on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Flexiflam S. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Flexiflam S on the Liver?
Flexiflam S may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Flexiflam S on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Flexiflam S. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Flexiflam S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flexiflam S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flexiflam S habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flexiflam S is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Flexiflam S can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Flexiflam S only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Flexiflam S in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Flexiflam S
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Flexiflam S, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flexiflam S
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flexiflam S with alcohol will be.
No, Flexiflam S is not safe for the diabetic patient, may cause harmful effects on them. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you are diabetic.
Yes, Flexiflam S is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Flexiflam S works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Yes, Flexiflam S causes gastritis. Less frequently, gastritis has been reported. However, if you experience severe gastritis after consuming this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Flexiflam S is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patient's to take this drug unnessacarily without doctor's advise.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)
Package Leaflet Information For The User [Internet]: Aceclofenac 100 mg film-coated Tablets. Accord Healthcare Limited
Package leaflet Information for the patient [Internet]: Paracetamol Tablets 500mg. actavis
Shivani Bhagat*, Monika Agarwal, Vandana Roy [Internet]: Serratiopeptidase: A systematic review of the existing evidence. International Journal of Surgery 11 (2013) 209e217