Flexodin Tablet 35mg / 450mg

About Flexodin Tablet 35mg / 450mg

Flexodin Tablet Uses

• Muscle spasm and stiffness from back pain
• Sprains, strains and sports injuries
• Neck pain with muscle tightness
• Pain linked to fibromyalgia related muscle spasm

Flexodin Tablet Benefits

• Combines a muscle relaxant with a pain reliever in one tablet
• Eases muscle tightness while reducing pain and fever
• Offers convenient twice daily dosing

What Experts Say

Orphenadrine works by calming overactive nerve signals that keep a muscle locked in spasm, while paracetamol lowers pain and fever from the same injury. Together the two ingredients target both the muscle tightness and the discomfort it causes, which is why the combination is popular for acute strains.

Doctors in Pakistan often prescribe this combination for short courses of a few days after a muscle strain, sprain or sudden back spasm, rather than for long term daily use. Physical therapy, gentle stretching and rest usually work alongside the medicine to speed up recovery.

Experts advise checking the paracetamol content of any other medicine taken at the same time, since doubling up on paracetamol from different products can quietly strain the liver over a few days. Elderly patients need extra caution too, since drowsiness and confusion are more likely at any given dose, and driving or operating machinery should be avoided until the effect on alertness is known.

Drug Class

• Skeletal muscle relaxant
• Analgesic and antipyretic combination

Flexodin Tablet 35mg / 450mg formula

• Orphenadrine + Paracetamol

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Flexodin Tablet 35mg / 450mg?

• Take one tablet twice daily after food, unless your doctor advises otherwise
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose in 24 hours
• Avoid other paracetamol containing products while using this medicine

Drug Interactions

Flexodin Tablet can interact with other medicines that affect the nervous system or contain paracetamol.

• Other anticholinergic medicines: Raise the risk of dry mouth, blurred vision and confusion.
• Alcohol and sedatives: Increase drowsiness and dizziness.
• Other paracetamol containing medicines: Raise the risk of liver damage if combined.
• Warfarin: Regular paracetamol use may strengthen its blood thinning effect.

Risks and warnings

• Glaucoma: Avoid this medicine if you have narrow angle glaucoma.
• Urinary retention: Avoid if you have an enlarged prostate or difficulty passing urine.
• Liver conditions: Use with caution, since paracetamol overdose can damage the liver.
• Heart conditions: Use with caution if you have a fast or irregular heartbeat.
• Elderly patients: More likely to experience confusion, dizziness and dry mouth.

Flexodin Tablet Side Effects

Most people notice mild effects that ease once the body adjusts to Flexodin Tablet.

• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Mild nausea

Seek medical help right away if you notice any of these serious effects.

• Difficulty passing urine
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Severe confusion, especially in elderly patients
• Signs of liver damage such as yellow skin or dark urine

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack
• Protect from heat and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children