Flexerin10mg
Tablet
Somatec Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Flexerin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Flexerin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Flexerin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Flexerin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Flexerin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Flexerin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flexerin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Flexerin is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension... View More
Uses of Flexerin
- Muscle relaxation
Side effects of Flexerin
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Flexerin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flexerin is to be taken wi... View More
How Flexerin works
Flexerin is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. ... View More
What if you forget to take Flexerin?
If you miss a dose of Flexerin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
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- Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
- Skelebenz 15 Capsule ER may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Skelebenz 15 Capsule ER as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Indication
Fibromyalgia, Muscle spasm
Adult Dose
Oral Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions Adult: 5 mg tid, may increase to 10 mg tid if needed. Treatment should not last m... View More
Child Dose
Muscle Spasm Oral <15 years: Safety and efficacy not established >15 years: 5 mg PO q8hr; may increase dose to 10 mg PO q8hr PRN
Contraindication
Recent MI, arrhythmias, severe liver disease.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Cardiac disease, history of epilepsy, hepatic impairment, hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, history of mania, psychoses, close-angle glaucoma, history ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Drowsiness (up to 39% immediate-release),Dry mouth (21-32%),Dizziness (3-11%) 1-10% Pharyngitis (1-3%),Headache (1-5%),Fatigue (6%),Palpitatio... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Available data from case reports with use in pregnancy have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adv... View More
Interaction
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