Flextra
is an analgesic and antipyretic
used to treat pain, headache,
and fever. It may also be used
to relieve pain in certain kinds
of arthritic conditions. Flextra
is also used to treat other conditions
as determined by your doctor.
Flextra Directions?
Use Flextra exactly
as directed on the package, unless otherwise
directed by your doctor. Flextra may be taken
on an empty stomach or with food. STORE FLEXTRA
at room temperature in a tightly-closed container,
away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE
OF FLEXTRA and you are using it regularly,
take it as soon as possible. If it is almost
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at once.
Flextra Side Effects?
Side Effects, that may
go away during treatment, include drowsiness;
dizziness; dry mouth, throat, and nose; or
thickening of mucus in nose and throat. If
they continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
if you experience easy bleeding or bruising,
or persistent sore throat or other signs of
infection. An allergic reaction to this drug
is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention
if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness,
or trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Flextra Warnings?
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE
if you have had an allergic reaction to it
or are allergic to any ingredient in this
product. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS.
DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING
ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know
how you react to this medicine. Using this
medicine alone, with other medicines, or with
alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or
to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not
take additional acetaminophen for pain or
fever without checking with your doctor or
pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you have
questions about which medicines contain acetaminophen.
ALCOHOL WARNING: If you consume 3 or more
alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor
whether you should take acetaminophen or other
pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen
may cause liver damage. Alcohol use combined
with this medicine may increase your risk
for liver damage. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING
ANY NEW MEDICINE either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR
WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss
with your doctor the benefits and risks of
using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT
BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Flextra Drug Interactions?
Do not take Flextrae
if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine
(Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in
the last 14 days. A very serious drug interaction
could occur, leading to serious side effects.
Urine glucose tests may produce false
results while you are taking acetaminophen.
Talk to your doctor if you are diabetic
and you notice changes in your glucose levels
during therapy with Flextrae.
Do not take other over-the-counter cough,
cold, allergy, diet, pain or sleep medicines
while taking Flextrae without first talking
to your doctor. Other medications may also
contain acetaminophen, phenyltoloxamine,
or other similar drugs and you may accidentally
take too much of these medicines.
Flextrae may increase the effects of other
drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants,
alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers,
anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and
muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,
or drowsiness may occur if Flextrae is taken
with any of these medications.
Flextra Missed Dose?
Take the missed dose
as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and take only your next regularly scheduled
dose. Do not take a double dose of
this medication.
Flextra Storage?
Store it at room temperature
away from sunlight and moisture. Keep this
and all medications out of the reach of children.
Anything Else I Should
Know About Flextra?
Acetaminophen is a
pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine.
It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring
chemical histamine in the body. Phenyltoloxamine
prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and
nose; and other symptoms of allergies and
hay fever.
Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine (FLEXTRA)
is used to treat aches and pains, headache,
fever, and congestion associated with the
flu, colds, allergies, and hay fever.
NOTE: The above
information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment
of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to
indicate that the use of the product is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking
the product.
