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Flextra 1500mg Powder

by Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Glucosamine (1500mg)

₹58

Flextra 1500mg Powder

Introduction to Flextra 1500mg Powder

Flextra 1500mg Powder is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.

Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and heartburn. If these side effects do no go away with time or bother you, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Safety Advice for Flextra 1500mg Powder

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Flextra 1500mg Powder. Please consult your doctor.

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Information regarding the use of Flextra 1500mg Powder during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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Flextra 1500mg Powder is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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It is not known whether Flextra 1500mg Powder alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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There is limited information available on the use of Flextra 1500mg Powder in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Flextra 1500mg Powder in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How To Use Flextra 1500mg Powder

  • Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Flextra 1500mg Powder is to be taken with food.

Side Effects Of Flextra 1500mg Powder

  • Nausea
  • Upset stomach
  • Heartburn

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FAQ's on Flextra 1500mg Powder

What are the precautions I should follow while taking Flextra?

Do consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and ensure to be cautious if you have diabetes or high blood glucose levels, high risk of heart disease or asthma. You should also be cautious if you are allergic to shellfish or are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin. Do tell your doctor if you have any of the above conditions before he prescribes you this medication.

Does Flextra actually work in joint pain?

The evidence on the effectiveness of Flextra in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Flextra has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Flextra has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.

Is Flextra bad for kidneys?

The effect of Flextra on kidneys is not confirmatory. Flextra is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Flextra, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney damage and kidney function should be regularly monitored. Do consult your doctor before you start using this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

Is it safe to take Flextra while taking blood-thinning medication?

No, it is not safe to take Flextra while taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or coumadin. The reason being, this medication interacts with the blood thinners and boosts the effect of the blood-thinning medication, thereby reducing the blood’s ability to form a clot in case of bleeding episodes. Therefore, patients taking any blood-thinning medicine should consult their doctor before starting this medication.

Can Flextra cause liver damage?

In research studies, Flextra has not been found to raise the liver enzymes or cause any damage. However, there are few recent reports of liver injury while using the products containing Flextra. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.

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Flextra 1500mg Powder

by Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Glucosamine (1500mg)

₹58

Flextra 1500mg Powder

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