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Description Safety Information Side Effects
Drug Name
Flextra (Acetaminophen)
Drug Uses
Flextra treats mild to moderate aches and pains associated with headache, muscle and joint soreness, backache, menstrual cramps, colds and flu, sinusitis, toothache, and minor pain from arthritis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How Taken
Use Flextra as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Flextra may be taken with or without food.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Flextra is an analgesic, antihistamine, and antipyretic combination. It works by blocking substances in the body that cause fever, pain, and inflammation. It also blocks histamine, which causes sneezing and itchy, watery eyes.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Flextra, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Flextra at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Flextra out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not use Flextra if you are allergic to any ingredient in Flextra; you have lung problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD), difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate, glaucoma, or blood clotting problems; you are taking medicine for blood clotting or sodium oxybate (GHB). Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Important
Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Flextra may cause liver damage. If you consume 3 or more alcohol-containing drinks every day, ask your doctor if you should take Flextra or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Alcohol use combined with Flextra may increase your risk for liver damage. Flextra contains acetaminophen. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains acetaminophen. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Do not exceed the recommended dosage or take Flextra for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Avoid large amounts of caffeine-containing foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, cocoa, cola drinks, and chocolate. If you are taking Flextra for pain or fever and your symptoms do not improve within 10 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Flextra. Flextra is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been established.Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Flextra during pregnancy. Flextra is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Flextra.
Possible Side Effects
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome anxiety; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; heartburn; nausea; nervousness; thickening of mucus in the nose and throat; upset stomach.Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black stools; confusion; dark urine or pale stools; decreased urination; diarrhea; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; hearing loss; hoarseness; persistent sore throat or other signs of infection; ringing in the ears; severe stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
More Information
If you have any questions about Flextra , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Flextra is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
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