Flexura 400 Mg

Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone)

What Is The Generic Name For Flexura:

Metaxalone is the generic version for Flexura

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone)

Skelaxin

About Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone)

Flexura 400 mg containing, Metaxalone as an active molecule, is used as a muscle relaxant. It is the prescription-only drug and may be available at any of the leading pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Flexura 400 mg.

Strength:

Flexura 400 mg contains an active ingredient, Metaxalone, 400 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone):

Flexura 400 mg is used for:

• Muscle relaxation

• It is used to relieve from muscle pain by relaxing the muscle spasms

How Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone) Works:

Metaxalone in Flexura tablet basically works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength which further relieves the pain and movement of muscles.

Before You Use Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Metaxalone

• You are not taking alcohol and other CNS depressants as it may increase the effects of CNS depressants by enhancing drowsiness and dizziness.

• Your doctor knows about your food habits, supplements, Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone):

• Avoid taking alcohol and barbiturates

• Avoid Driving as it may cause Dizziness

• Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone):

You should not take Flexura 400 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

• Have Severe Liver/Kidney Disease

• Have any mental disorder

• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy to it

• Have other Heart Complications

• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

• Have any mental disease

• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Flexura 400 mg contains Metaxalone, which is used to treat muscle spasms and available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. Always ask your doctor for the duration of dosage and frequency as the age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Flexura 400 mg at a fixed time with or without food. Try to take it regularly by time for better effects. It is not recommended for the children and to the patients taking CNS depressants.

How Much Of The Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Flexura 400 mg.

How To Take The Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone):

Flexura 400 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time with or without food. Swallow the whole tablet with water without chewing or crushing the tablet.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone)

You are always advised to take Flexura 400 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in the larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

Call your doctor immediately or reach to a nearby hospital if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Flexura 400 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Flexura 400 Mg (Metaxalone):

• Dizziness and Drowsiness

• Stomach pain

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Headache

• Nervousness

• Chest pain

• Loss of appetite

• Shortness of breath

• Black or tarry stools

• Difficult or painful urination

• Itching

• Cough

• Bleeding gums

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Flexura 400 mg may interact with other medicines you are already taking and these interactions can produce some adverse effects or cause any of the drugs not to work properly. Hence, always inform your doctor if you are on other Medication, Vitamin or Mineral Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Amitriptyline

• Fluvoxamine

• Tramadol

• Sodium oxybate

• Meprobamate

It also interacts with the following disease condition:

• Anemia

Warning And Precaution:

Flexura 400 mg should be used cautiously in the conditions like:

• Allergy/Hypersensitivity

• With CNS Depressants

• Liver/Kidney Disease

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women

• It is not recommended for the children below 12 years of age

• Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment for any condition

Things To Remember:

• Monitoring of liver function is important

• Keep out of reach of children

• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

• Consult the doctor if you have any doubt related to dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

Indications:

Flexura 400 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.

Storage:

Store the Flexura 400 mg at room temperature in a clean and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged.