Flexura D Tablet

Flexura D tablets are a combination medication used to relieve muscle pain and discomfort caused by injuries or sprains. They contain diclofenac, an NSAID that reduces inflammation and pain, and metaxalone, a muscle relaxant. This combination helps to alleviate pain and discomfort by reducing inflammation and relaxing the affected muscles.

Flexura D tablets may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. While these side effects are usually temporary, consult your doctor immediately if they persist or worsen. Flexura D tablets should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, preferably with food to minimise stomach upset.

Before starting Flexura D, inform your doctor about all existing medical conditions, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, or any plans to become pregnant. Mobiswift D tablet , Myospas D tablet , and Lysoflam MR tablet are some other medicines that contain diclofenac and metaxalone.

Dosage

Overdose

• If you have taken more Flexura D tablets you may get symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, pain below the ribs and above the stomach, and occasionally fits.
• If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Flexura D tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Flexura D Tablet is a medication that contains a combination of two active ingredients, diclofenac and Metaxalone, to alleviate muscle pain. The tablet works by relaxing the muscles through its action on the central nervous system. It also helps to lower the levels of chemical substances that cause pain and inflammation in the body.

Directions for Use

• Flexura D tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• Take it after your meal to avoid stomach discomfort.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Flexura D Tablet during pregnancy?

Consulting a doctor before taking Flexura D Tablet during pregnancy is recommended. They can assess the potential risks and benefits for both the mother and the baby.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Flexura D Tablet while breastfeeding?

Flexura D tablet passes into human milk. Hence, this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Flexura D Tablet?

You may experience visual disturbances, inability to recognise objects properly, sleepiness and dizziness while on treatment with Flexura D tablet. Therefore, you should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Flexura D Tablet?

If you take Flexura D tablet along with alcohol, it may make you feel drowsier and dizzier, so your ability to concentrate decreases. Hence, it is advisable to not consume alcohol along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are experiencing high blood pressure, increased heartbeats, increased body temperature, sweating, agitation and irritation
• You are above 65 years, as it should be used cautiously in elderly patients
• You have blood clotting, liver, kidney and heart problems
• You have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol
• You are pregnant or an active smoker
• You had or may have a surgery
• You are having diseases like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease
• You are taking water pills or painkillers
• You are going for a lab test, as this medicine may interfere with the lab tests, inform the concerned person.
• This medicine should not be used in children 12 years of age.
• Flexura D tablet may impair female fertility and is not recommended in women who want to conceive or are of childbearing age.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to diclofenac and metaxalone or any other ingredients of Flexura D tablet.
• If you are suffering from acidity problems, have a history of recurrent peptic ulcer or bleeding disorder
• If you have a history of stomach or intestine bleeding or perforation, relating to the previous use of pain killer (NSAIDs) medicines or if you have any liver or kidney problems.
• If you have heart problems like congestive heart failure (decreased pumping of the heart), ischemic heart disease (heart attack due to blood supply disturbance), peripheral arterial disease (a condition in which there is reduced blood flow to limbs), cerebrovascular disease (a problem in blood flow in the brain), stroke, heart attack or any other heart issues.
• If you have a history of attacks of asthma, angioedema (swelling of face, skin and tongue breathing problem), urticarial (skin redness and itching) or acute rhinitis (runny nose, sneezing, etc.)
• If you have a history of decreased blood count due to any medicines in the past
• If you have anaemia or have problems with your blood circulation
• If you are pregnant or are breast-feeding
• If you are taking aspirin or other NSAID painkillers

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Nervousness
• Irritability

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Flexura D tablets can interact with several other medications, potentially increasing the risk of side effects or reducing their effectiveness.
• Serious Interactions: Combining Flexura D with certain medications like fentanyl, methadone, and triptans can significantly increase blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature, potentially leading to a medical emergency.
• Blood Pressure Medications: Using Flexura D with certain blood pressure medications, such as atenolol, propranolol, captopril, and lisinopril, may decrease their blood pressure-lowering effects.
• Immunosuppressants: Combining Flexura D with medications like cyclosporine and tacrolimus can increase the risk of muscle weakness and irregular heartbeats.
• Blood Thinners: Combining Flexura D with blood thinners like warfarin and heparin can increase the risk of bleeding.
• Other Medications: Flexura D may also interact with other medications, including psychiatric medications, painkillers, cholesterol-lowering medications, antibiotics, and medications used for heart conditions, seizures, fungal infections, and HIV.

Interactions with food items

Flexura D can be taken with or without food. However, it is best to take it with food or just after a meal to avoid stomach upset.

Storage and disposal

• Store Flexura D tablet below 30°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• Discard this properly medicine when it is expired or no longer needed.
• You should not flush this medicine in the toilet or pour them into the drain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take Flexura D tablet if I am suffering from a liver problem?

It is known that Flexura D tablet may damage the liver and the functions of liver decreases, so if you are already having any liver problem, it is advisable to avoid this medicine or consult your doctor about it.

Can we use Flexura D tab after tooth extraction or any other surgery?

Flexura D tablet content may interfere with the bleeding tendency in the patient. Hence, it should be avoided during or immediately after the surgery as per the advice from your doctor.

What are the side effects of Flexura D?

The most common side effects of taking Flexura D are nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, drowsiness, headache and nervousness. If any of these symptoms worsen, consult your doctor.

Is Flexura D tablet a steroid?

No, Flexura D is not a steroid medicine. It is a painkiller medicine used to provide relief from muscular pain.

Can I stop taking the Flexura D tablet when my pain is relieved?

If Flexura D tablet is used to provide relief from short term pain and can be discontinued once your pain is relieved. However, the Flexura D Tablet should be continued if your doctor has advised you to do so.

Can we take Flexura D daily?

You can take Flexura D but only after the doctor's advice and for a specific duration. Do not exceed the maximum daily doses and treatment durations recommended. If you do not feel any improvement, inform the doctor. But do not take it endlessly on your own without consulting a doctor.

How do you take Flexura D tablets?

Flexura D tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. However, it would be best if you take it after your meal to avoid stomach discomfort.