Flexib 12.5mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
13.75
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Flexib 12.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Flexib 12.5mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Flexib 12.5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Flexib 12.5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.Use of Flexib 12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Flexib 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flexib 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Flexib 12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

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Uses of Flexib Tablet
Flexib 12.5mg Tablet is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, muscle pain, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.

How to use Flexib 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. Flexib 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Flexib Tablet works
Flexib 12.5mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Gastritis, Edema, Constipation, Palpitations, Heartburn, Flatulence, Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Increased blood pressure, Dyspepsia.

Expert advice for Flexib Tablet
It can be taken with or without food. Flexib may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen. It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time. Flexib can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Flexib deadly?
Flexib is relatively safe if used as prescribed. In case of any side-effects, please consult your doctor

Q. Is Flexib a narcotic?
No, Flexib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Q. How does Flexib work?
Flexib belongs to a group of medicines called COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by inhibiting certain chemical called prostaglandin which is responsible for pain and inflammation.