Pregnancy Interaction

• Ibuprofen
• Not recommended in the third trimester since it could cause:
• Early closing of the fetal ductus arteriosus
• Long labor
• Problems with the kidneys of the fetus
• Use with caution in the first and second trimesters only if you have to.
• Paracetamol
• Generally regarded as safe throughout pregnancy at prescribed dosages.
• ✔ Final thoughts:
• We do not recommend Flexon during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester. Only use if your doctor tells you to.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What do people use Flexon Tablet for?
It is used to treat pain and fever, such as:
Pain in the head
Pain in the teeth
Pain in the body
Pain in the joints
Pain in the muscles
Cramps during your period
Pain in the back
Fever that comes with infections

Q2. How quickly does it start to work?
It starts to help with pain about 30 minutes.
Lowering fever in one hour.

Q3. Can Flexon make you gassy or acidic?
Yes. Ibuprofen can make your stomach hurt or make you feel acidic.

Q4. Is it okay to consume it on an empty stomach?
Better to take it after eating to avoid stomach problems.

Q5. Is it safe for kids?
Flexon is mostly for grownups. You need to talk to a doctor about how much to give your child.

Expert Advice

• Always take it after eating to avoid acidity.
• Don't take more than one painkiller at a time with Flexon.
• Don't drink alcohol since it makes paracetamol more likely to hurt your liver and ibuprofen more likely to make your stomach bleed.
• Do not take more than the maximum daily dose:
• 4,000 mg of paracetamol each day
• Ibuprofen: 1,200 mg a day (OTC)
• Don't give it to those who have ulcers, acidity, kidney illness, or heart problems unless a doctor says it's okay.
• Not suggested for long-term use.

Side Effects

• Normal:
• Stomach discomfort and acidity
• Feeling sick
• Heartburn
• Feeling dizzy
• Pain in the head
• Not as Common:
• Bloating
• Diarrhea
• Rash on the skin
• Feeling sleepy
• Serious (not often):
• Bleeding or an ulcer in the stomach
• Very bad allergic reaction
• Damage to the kidneys (long-term usage)
• Toxicity in the liver (too much paracetamol)

 How It Works

• Ibuprofen
• An NSAID that helps with pain, edema, and inflammation.
• It works by stopping the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes from working, which lowers prostaglandins.
• Paracetamol
• It lowers temperature and pain by working on the brain's pain centers.
• Has very little effect on inflammation.
• Combined Effect:
• Quickly relieves pain, swelling, and fever.

Medicine Interaction

• Use with caution with:
• Other NSAIDs include aspirin and diclofenac.
• Warfarin, a blood thinner, increases the risk of bleeding.
• Steroids raise the risk of stomach ulcers.
• Antihypertensives (ACE/ARB) - less effective
• Alcohol: liver damage and bleeding in the GI tract
• Lithium – higher amounts of lithium
• Methotrexate – risk of toxicity
• Antibiotics like Levofloxacin may make adverse effects worse
• Don't mix with other products that include paracetamol.

 How to Use

• Take one tablet two to three times a day, or as directed.
• Always take it after a meal.
• Take the whole thing with water.
• Don't take more than the recommended amount or use it for more than a few days without talking to your doctor.
• If you forget a dose, take it when you remember; if the following dose is close, skip it.
• Do not take two doses.

 Uses / Indications

• High temperature
• Pain in the head with migraines
• Pain in the teeth
• Pain in the muscles
• Pain in the joints (flare-up of arthritis)
• Pain in the back
• Dysmenorrhea, or period pain
• Pain after surgery
• Discomfort caused by colds and flu