Flextra ®
Chemical Name : Phenyltoloxamine (fen-ill-tole-OX-a-meen)
and Acetaminophen (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Important
Note
The following 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 use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
Flextra is prescribed to treat pain, fever, and headache,
as well as some arthritic conditions. It is an analgesic and antipyretic
drug. Doctors may also prescribe it for other conditions.
How to Use
Take Flextra medicine by mouth usually every 4 hours as needed
or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your age,
medical condition, and response to therapy. Do not exceed the recommended
dosage or take Flextra for longer than recommended (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. Consult your doctor for additional information.
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. 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 or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: lung problems
(e.g., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlarged prostate or any
allergies. Flextra DS may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution
engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using
machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Flextra DS 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. 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). Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Caution is advised when using Flextra DS in children because
they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.g., increased
excitability). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Flextra
DS . It is unknown if Flextra DS passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Do not take Flextra DS 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 Flextra DS.
Do not take other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, diet,
pain or sleep medicines while taking Flextra DS 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 Flextra DS is taken with any of
these medications.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.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).
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 -25 degrees
C) away from light and moisture.
