Flextra DS 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.

Elevated Temperature With Epidural Analgesia Linked to Neonatal Harm Medscape January 30, 2012 — Maternal fever that accompanies epidural analgesia is associated with neurological depression in the neonates, according to a study published online January 30 in Pediatrics. More than 90% of fever during labor is related to ... and more »

A new study shows how to boost the power of pain relief, without drugs PhysOrg.com In the second session, some of the people applied an ordinary skin cream they were told was a powerful but safe analgesic. The others put on what they were told was a regular hand cream. In the placebo-only trials, participants stared at a cross on the ... and more »

Endo Announces Potential Short-Term Supply Constraints of Certain Analgesic ... MarketWatch (press release) The company also announced certain other Endo analgesic products manufactured at this facility may experience short-term supply disruptions. Endo is working closely with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Novartis to minimize patient ... and more »

Nature.com

From the analyst's couch: The neuropathic pain market Nature.com Lyrica has the broadest neuropathic pain label of all marketed agents but its analgesic efficacy profile leaves much room for improvement; it is associated with several central nervous system (CNS)-related side effects including sedation and dizziness. and more »

Committee of Inquiry suggests analgesic instead of the much needed surgery Sunday Times.lk The findings of the Committee appointed to inquire into the 2011 Advanced Level (A/L) examination errors was submitted to the President this week, but teachers, parents and students threaten to take legal action, if the Education Ministry does not go ... and more »

How Do Placebos Relieve Pain? Huffington Post (blog) One possibility is that when sufferers expect relief, they are able to redirect their attention away from their pain, creating an analgesic effect. If that's the case, then expectation itself might actually act as an agent of cognitive control, ...

News.Az

Azerbaijan may help Russia to create Naftalan oil treatment center News.Az The Naftalan oil possesses analgesic, anti-inflammatory, vasodilator and anti-allergic effect, activates the intensity of metabolic processes, stimulates the spermatogenesis, and accelerates processes of ovulation and ovogenesis.

Health Advisory Issued for Certain Painkillers Arthritis Today By Andrea Kane 1/19/12 The US Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has issued a public health advisory for certain opiate analgesics made by Endo Pharmaceuticals. The affected products are Opana, Opana ER, oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets CII, ...

GSK divests OTC brands, Prestige picks them up Medical Marketing and Media The products primarily spanned the adult analgesic (BC, Goody's, Ecotrin), gastrointestinal (Beano, Gaviscon, Tagamet), ear-wax relief (Debrox) and sleep-aid (Sominex) categories. It was a bittersweet sale for GSK. Prestige's purchase price for the ... and more »

The IN VIVO Blog (blog)

DOTW Spies the Brandification of Generics The IN VIVO Blog (blog) The deal also includes Grünenthal's newest drug, the dual-action analgesic, Palexia (tapentadol), which is currently being launched in European markets and is licensed to Johnson & Johnson for marketing in the US The smaller deal saw Stada buying ...

How Flextra DS Taken

Take this Flextra DS 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 Flextra DS 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 Flextra DS 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 Flextra DS 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.

Flextra DS Storage

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Flextra DS Overdose

The following symptoms indicate an Flextra DS 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 Flextra DS medicine may increase your risk for liver damage.

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