Medication Usage
Flextra DS is an analgesic and antipyretic used to treat pain, headache, certain kinds of arthritic pain and fever.
Medication Consumption
Take Flextra DS by mouth usually every 4 hours depending upon your age, medical condition, and response to therapy. e.g., 10 days for adults, 5 days for children, or 3 days if used for fever; persistent symptoms of pain or fever may be the sign of a more serious medical condition.
Warnings/Cautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: lung problems (e.g., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlarged prostate or any allergies. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Flextra DS may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol and Flextra DS may increase your risk for liver damage (symptoms include nausea, stomach pain, dark urine). Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Serious Side Effects
Drowsiness or nausea may occur. If either of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: skin redness, swelling, persistent fever, stomach pain, yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, unusual weakness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible Overdose
The following symptoms indicate an overdose, get medical help immediately: difficulty breathing, extreme nervousness or restlessness, flushed skin, hallucination, racing or irregular heartbeat, seizure, shortness of breath, tiredness (extreme), unstable temperature, unusual muscle stiffness, vomiting (in combination with these other symptoms).
Special Information
DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine.
ALCOHOL WARNING: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take Flextra DS or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Flextra DS may cause liver damage. Alcohol use combined with this medicine may increase your risk for liver damage.
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