Pregnancy Interaction

• Use with caution; not suggested in the latter several weeks of pregnancy.
• Ibuprofen should not be taken during the third trimester because it could cause kidney difficulties in the fetus, hemorrhage, and the ductus arteriosus to close too soon.
• When taken as directed, paracetamol is usually safe.
• There isn't much safety information about chlorzoxazone during pregnancy, so only use it if you really need to.
• Only use if your doctor tells you to.
• Not suggested for long-term usage when nursing because it can make the infant sleepy.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What does Flexon MR Tablet do?
It helps with muscle pain, swelling, and spasms, like back pain, neck discomfort, shoulder pain, sprains, and strains.

Q2. Is it something that relaxes muscles?
Yes. Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant that operates in the brain.

Q3. Will it make me tired?
Yes, it could make you sleepy. Don't drive or use machines.

Q4. Can it lower a fever?
Yes. Paracetamol lowers fever.

Q5. Can I take it when I'm not hungry?
No. Take it after eating to avoid upsetting your stomach.

Q6. Is it something you can get addicted to?
No, this medicine doesn't make you want to take it again.

Q7. Can older people utilize it?
Be careful when using this because it has a higher chance of causing problems with the kidneys, stomach, and liver.

Expert Advice

• To avoid stomach upset, use the tablet after meals.
• Stay away from alcohol because it makes paracetamol more toxic to the liver and makes you sleepy.
• Don't use any other painkillers or NSAIDs with this tablet.
• If you have any of the following symptoms, stop right away and see a doctor:
• really bad stomach discomfort
• throwing up blood
• Yellow eyes (may mean liver damage)
• very sleepy
• show up.
• Not meant to be used for a long time.
• Don't give to folks who have:
• Ulcers in the stomach
• Kidney disease that is very bad
• Problems with the liver
• Problems with the heart

Side Effects

• A lot:
• Sleepiness
• Feeling dizzy
• Stomach pain
• Burning in the heart
• Feeling sick
• Weakness
• Not as common:
• Mouth that is dry
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Light rash
• Very serious (although rare):
• Bleeding or ulcers in the stomach
• Hurt liver
• Very bad allergic reactions
• Hard to breathe
• Reactions on the skin (rash, peeling)
• If you have serious symptoms, you should see a doctor.

 How It Works

• Ibuprofen
• NSAID that stops the production of prostaglandins, which helps with pain, swelling, and inflammation.
• Paracetamol
• Works on the part of the brain that controls pain, lowering pain and fever.
• Chlorzoxazone
• Affects the central nervous system, which lessens muscle spasms.
• Action Together:
• Good for pain, swelling, and stiff muscles.

Medicine Interaction

• Don't mix with:
• Painkillers and NSAIDs
• Diclofenac
• Aspirin
• Ibuprofen (duplicate treatment)
• Thinners for Blood
• Warfarin → higher chance of bleeding
• Drugs that make you sleepy or alcohol
• Make you more sleepy
• Raise the risk of liver damage
• Antibiotics
• Rifampicin lowers the levels of paracetamol.
• Drugs that lower blood pressure
• NSAIDs might make them less effective.

 How to Use

• Take one tablet once or twice a day, or as instructed.
• Must be taken with food.
• Take it all at once with water.
• Do not take more than the suggested amount.
• If you forget a dose:
• Take when you recall
• If you're near to your next dose, skip it.
• Don't take twice the dose.
• Don't drive because you might get sleepy.

 Uses / indications

• Flexon MR Tablet is used for:
• Pain and spasms in the muscles
• Pain in the lower back
• Pain in the neck
• Pain in the shoulder
• Strain on the muscles (injuries from sports)
• Spasms and sprains
• Pain in the joints and soft tissues
• Flare of osteoarthritis
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Pain after trauma
• Falls
• Injuries
• Pain after working out