Flexabenz Tablet

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Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)

Flexabenz Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

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General Information

Contains

Cyclobenzaprine (5mg)

Marketer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Flexabenz Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, dryness in the mouth, tiredness, and headache. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Flexabenz Tablet

Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Flexabenz Tablet

Muscle relaxation
Flexabenz Tablet is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
Take Flexabenz Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Flexabenz 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 Flexabenz

Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Tiredness
Headache

How to use Flexabenz 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. Flexabenz Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Flexabenz Tablet works

Flexabenz Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

All substitutes for Flexabenz Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Flexabenz Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
Flexabenz Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Flexabenz Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Flexabenz Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flexabenz Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flexabenz Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Flexabenz Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Flexabenz Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Flexabenz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flexabenz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Flexabenz Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Is Flexabenz Tablet a painkiller?

No, Flexabenz Tablet is not a painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve muscle spasms (uncontrolled movements). Muscle spasms can be due to an injury, sprain, or any underlying medical condition affecting the nervous system.

What is Flexabenz Tablet used for?

Flexabenz Tablet is used to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. It is generally prescribed along with rest and physical therapy.

Does Flexabenz Tablet work right away?

This medicine is highly effective in giving relief from muscle spasms (tightness) and discomfort associated with it. Some people may start to feel the effects within 30 minutes, and some within an hour. This depends on your condition, dose prescribed and your response to treatment.

What are the side effects of Flexabenz Tablet?

Some of the side effects of this medicine are excessive drowsiness, headache, dryness in the mouth, and tiredness.

What happens if I drink alcohol with Flexabenz Tablet?

It's best to avoid alcohol while you are taking cyclobenzaprine because it can make the side effects like dizziness and drowsiness much worse.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dibenzocycloheptene Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 334-35
Cyclobenzaprine. Titusville, NJ: McNeil Pediatrics; Apr. 2013]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Flexabenz Tablet

Once A Day

60%

Twice A Day

31%

Thrice A Day

10%

What are you using Flexabenz Tablet for?

Muscle relaxation

100%

Patient concerns

I m suffering from Hla b 27. Can I use Flexabenz plush or any other medicines plz provide me my e-mail if. I m in very painful.

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Orthopaedics

I can understand ur problemIts a trouble to have ankylosing spondylitisMain stay of treatment from Orthopedic point of view is core stability exercisesMedcines are now days written by rheumatologistThe problem can be controlled There is no definite permanent cure for it

Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases

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Marketer details

Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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