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Flexabenz Gel is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. The alternative uses of Flexabenz Gel have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flexabenz Gel. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Flexabenz Gel also has some side effects, the most common being Skin irritation, Sensation of Burning, Sensation of Stinging. While these are the most often observed Flexabenz Gel side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flexabenz Gel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Flexabenz Gel has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flexabenz Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Flexabenz Gel is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Dehydration, Stomach Infection as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Flexabenz Gel have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Flexabenz Gel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flexabenz Gel is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Flexabenz Gel 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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Is the use of Flexabenz Gel safe for pregnant women?
Flexabenz can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Flexabenz, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flexabenz Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Flexabenz for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Flexabenz Gel on the Kidneys?
Using Flexabenz does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Flexabenz Gel on the Liver?
Flexabenz does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Flexabenz Gel on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Flexabenz for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flexabenz Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flexabenz Gel habit forming or addictive?
Flexabenz Gel does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Flexabenz Gel
It is safe to take Flexabenz Gel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flexabenz Gel
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flexabenz Gel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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