Drug Uses
Flextra DS is an analgesic and antipyretic used to
treat pain, headache, and fever. Flextra DS may also be used to relieve pain in
certain kinds of arthritic conditions. Flextra DS is also used to treat other
conditions as determined by your doctor.
How Taken
Take this medicine by mouth usually every 4 hours
as needed or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your age,
medical condition, and response to therapy. Do not exceed the recommended
dosage or take this medicine for longer than recommended (e.g., 10 days for
adults, 5 days for children, or 3 days if used for fever); persistent symptoms
of pain or fever may be the sign of a more serious medical condition. Consult
your doctor for additional information.
Warnings/Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially
of: lung problems (e.g., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlarged prostate or
any allergies. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging
in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit
alcoholic beverages. Flextra DS may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol
and Flextra DS may increase your risk for liver damage (symptoms include
nausea, stomach pain, dark urine). Check with your doctor or pharmacist for
more information. Caution is advised when using this product in children
because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.g., increased
excitability). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine.
It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Flextra DS prescription
muscle relaxer as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your
next dose of Flextra DS prescription muscle relaxer, skip the missed dose and
take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of
Flextra DS prescription muscle relaxer.
Possible
Side Effects
Drowsiness or nausea may occur. If either of these
effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor
immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: skin
redness, swelling, persistent fever, stomach pain, yellowing eyes and skin,
dark urine, unusual weakness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Overdose
The following symptoms indicate an overdose, get
medical help immediately: difficulty breathing, extreme nervousness or
restlessness, flushed skin, hallucination, racing or irregular heartbeat,
seizure, shortness of breath, tiredness (extreme), unstable temperature,
unusual muscle stiffness, vomiting (in combination with these other symptoms).
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Information
DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY OR DO ANYTHING ELSE
THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using
this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your
ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Do not take
additional acetaminophen for pain or fever without checking with your doctor or
pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines
contain acetaminophen. ALCOHOL WARNING: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic
drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take Flextra DS or other
pain relievers/fever reducers. Flextra DS may cause liver damage. Alcohol use
combined with this medicine may increase your risk for liver damage.
Disclaimer
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purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses,
directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your
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