Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provide relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It can be taken with or without food. You should take it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
This medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and indigestion. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It can be taken with or without food. You should take it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
This medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and indigestion. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Uses of Flexispaz Tablet
- Pain due to muscle spasm
Benefits of Flexispaz Tablet
In Pain due to muscle spasm
Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet works quickly, usually within a few hours and the maximum benefit can take 2 to 4 weeks or sometimes longer. Take it as prescribed. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly.
Side effects of Flexispaz 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 Flexispaz
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion
How to use Flexispaz 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. Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Flexispaz Tablet works
Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Lornoxicam and Thiocolchicoside which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Lornoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Flexispaz Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
- You may see results within 1.5 to 2 hours after taking this medicine. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
- Along with taking Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
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What are you using Flexispaz Tablet for?
Muscle relaxa*
75%
Rheumatoid ar*
25%
*Muscle relaxation, Rheumatoid arthritis
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Flexispaz 8mg/4mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Flexispaz Tablet?
With food
100%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Drugs.com. Thiocolchicoside. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- European Medicne Agency. Thiocolchicoside; 2014. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
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