Flexar tablet 35mg / 450mg

About Flexar tablet 35mg / 450mg

Flexar Tablet Uses

• Painful muscle spasm after strain or sprain
• Back pain linked to muscle tightness
• Neck and shoulder muscle pain
• Aches from muscle injury when rest and physiotherapy are also advised

Flexar Tablet Benefits

• Combines a muscle relaxant with a pain reliever in a single tablet
• May help you move more comfortably during recovery
• Can reduce the number of separate tablets you need

What Experts Say

Flexar contains orphenadrine citrate 35mg and paracetamol 450mg. Orphenadrine acts on the central nervous system and has anticholinergic effects, which helps relax spasm in skeletal muscles. Paracetamol reduces pain and fever. It is usually advised for a few days only, not for long term use.

Together they are used for short periods to ease painful muscle spasm alongside rest and physiotherapy. Because both parts can add up with other medicines, checking that no other paracetamol product is being taken is important. Older adults tend to feel the drowsiness and dry mouth more, so the doctor may start carefully.

Orphenadrine can cause drowsiness, dry mouth and blurred vision, so driving and machinery should be avoided until you know how it affects you. It is not suitable for people with glaucoma, an enlarged prostate with urine retention, or myasthenia gravis. Ask a doctor first if you have liver disease, heart rhythm problems or take other sedating medicines.

Drug Class

• Skeletal muscle relaxant with analgesic combination (orphenadrine and paracetamol)

Flexar tablet 35mg / 450mg formula

• Orphenadrine Citrate 35mg
• Paracetamol 450mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Flexar tablet 35mg / 450mg?

• Take Flexar exactly as your doctor prescribes, usually with water.
• Taking it with or after food can help if your stomach is sensitive.
• Do not take any other paracetamol containing medicine at the same time.
• Use it for the shortest time needed and stop when the spasm settles.

Drug Interactions

• Other paracetamol products: Taking more than one can cause paracetamol overdose and liver damage.
• Anticholinergic medicines: Antihistamines, some antidepressants and antispasmodics may add to dry mouth, constipation and blurred vision.
• Alcohol and sedatives: They may increase sleepiness and dizziness.

Risks and warnings

• Drowsiness: Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Flexar affects you.
• Liver safety: Paracetamol from all sources should not exceed 4 grams a day, and less in liver disease or regular alcohol use.
• Eye and urinary conditions: Not for people with glaucoma, enlarged prostate with difficulty passing urine, or bowel blockage.
• Myasthenia gravis: Orphenadrine should not be used in this condition.
• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol as it increases sleepiness.

Flexar Tablet Side Effects

• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Difficulty passing urine
• Fast heartbeat
• Nausea
• Skin rash

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from light and moisture.
• Keep the strip in its original pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.