Flextra DS Tablets
Chemical Name: FLEXTRA PHENYLTOLOXAMINE (fen-ill-tole-OX-a-meen)
and ACETAMINOPHEN (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Common Flextra DS uses
Flextra DS is an analgesic and antipyretic
used to treat pain, headache, and fever. It
may also be used to relieve pain in certain
kinds of arthritic conditions. This medicine
is also used to treat other conditions as
determined by your doctor.
Before using Flextra DS
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE
OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
"blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), or
isoniazid. Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions including alcohol
dependency, asthma, difficulty urinating,
enlarged prostate, glaucoma, kidney disease,
liver disease, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or
concerns about using this medicine.
Flextra DS Directions
Use
this medicine exactly as directed on the
package, unless otherwise directed by your
doctor. This medicine may be taken on an
empty stomach or with food. STORE Flextra DS
at room temperature in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light. IF YOU
MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are
using it regularly, take it as soon as
possible. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2
doses at once.
Flextra DS Cautions
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. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS
ACETAMINOPHEN. 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 acetaminophen or
other pain relievers/fever reducers.
Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. BEFORE
YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with
your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU
PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS
EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL
BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this
medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the benefits and risks
to your baby.
Possible side effects of Flextra DS
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include drowsiness; dizziness;
dry mouth, throat, and nose; or thickening
of mucus in nose and throat. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if
you experience easy bleeding or bruising, or
persistent sore throat or other signs of
infection. An allergic reaction to this drug
is unlikely, but seek immediate medical
attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an
allergic reaction include rash, itching,
swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Flextra DS
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include vomiting, excessive sweating, dark
urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue, fast
or deep breathing, ringing in ears, abnormal
behavior, and loss of consciousness.
Additional Flextra DS information
DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children
and pets.
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