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Flextra DS (generic)
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). More 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
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
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