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Flexigo Tablet


Product introduction

Flexigo Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in rebuilding the cartilage as well as provide relief from pain and swelling.

Flexigo Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, you should exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.

This medicine is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are caused by the use of this medicine, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Flexigo Tablet

Benefits of Flexigo Tablet

In Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Flexigo Tablet helps in rebuilding the damaged cartilage, relieves pain and reduces inflammation and swelling in your joints due to this condition. This will ensure that you have a better, more active, quality of life.

Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.

Side effects of Flexigo Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Flexigo

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Flexigo Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flexigo Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Flexigo Tablet works

Flexigo Tablet is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator. It works by building cartilage (soft connective tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. It also lowers pain and inflammation (swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Flexigo Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flexigo Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flexigo Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Flexigo Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Flexigo Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Flexigo Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Flexigo Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Flexigo Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Flexigo Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of being allergic to shellfish or to glucosamine.
  • You will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level while taking Flexigo Tablet.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinners like warfarin or if you have any scheduled surgery.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Hexose derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Proteoglycan synthesis Stimulator

Patient concerns

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Rheumatoid arthritis with osteoarthritis
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Please refer to a Rheumatologist
Feeling pain due to osteoarthritis
Vipul Aggarwal
Send me the X-rays please
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References

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  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Definer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 554/172/7 CHHOTA BARAHA LUCKNOW Lucknow UP 226005 IN
Country of origin: India

MRP
130
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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