FLEXON SUSP. 60ML

Description

Basic Information : The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class of painkillers includes Flexon Suspension 60 ml. It reduces fever and alleviates the signs and symptoms of dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps), dental pain, and muscle and arthritic pain. Pain may be brief (acute) or persistent.

Dosage & Administration : Tablet: Use Flexon Suspension 60 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Take Flexon Suspension 60 ml with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Flexon Suspension 60 ml in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Side Effects : Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Flatulence

Constipation

Thrombocytopenia (low level of platelets)

Neutropenia/leucopenia (low white blood cells)

Skin rashes (urticaria)

Peptic ulcers

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Dyspepsia

Interactions : Flexon Suspension 60 ml interacts with alcoholic beverages and increases your risk of stomach bleeding.Flexon Suspension 60 ml is shown to interact with various drugs. Some of them include lithium, blood thinner or anticoagulant (warfarin, ticlopidine), anti-arthritis pills (methotrexate), blood pressure or heart medicine, nausea/vomiting medicine (metoclopramide, domperidone), diuretic/water pills (thiazides, furosemide), steroid medicine (prednisone), quinolones antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), respiratory medicines (theophylline, ephedrine), cholesterol-reducing medicine (colestyramine) and antidepressants (duloxetine). These drugs may affect the working of Flexon Suspension 60 ml and may alter its efficacy.

Warnings & Precautions : Caution is advised in people with underlying sensitivity to aspirin and other pain killers. Flexon Suspension 60 ml is contraindicated in children below 12 years of age under 40 kg of weight. If treatment is required for more than three days, consult your doctor. Flexon Suspension 60 ml should be taken with caution if you have an allergy to paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin, or other pain killers, highly sensitive reactions (asthma, lip/face/throat swelling), existing stomach ulcer or bleeding associated pain killers, blood clotting disorder, heart diseases (like congestive heart failure), kidney disease, peptic ulcer, another active bleeding (like brain stroke bleeding), and severe dehydration (due to vomiting, diarrhoea). Liver damage might occur if taken for a longer duration as it contains paracetamol. The skin should be closely monitored as skin allergic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) have been reported with Flexon Suspension 60 ml. Blood pressure and cardiovascular (heart) status should be monitored closely during the treatment with Flexon Suspension 60 ml, especially in people affected with high blood pressure and who have a history of heart failure.

Storage : Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight