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Flexabenz Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Flexabenz Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Flexabenz Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Flexabenz Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Synonym :

CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

CYCLOBENZAPRINE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Flexabenz Tablet

Flexabenz Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'muscle relaxant' used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasm or excessive muscle tension occurring in various illnesses. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. 

The Flexabenz Tablet contains 'cyclobenzaprine' which works by relieving muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain and improve muscle movements. Flexabenz Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. 

Take Flexabenz Tablet with food. You are advised to take Flexabenz Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, dryness of the mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not discontinue Flexabenz Tablet suddenly as it could lead to unpleasant side-effects such as rigidity, increased heart rate, changes in mood, fever, mental disorders, confusion, hallucinations, and fits (seizures). Consult your doctor before taking Flexabenz Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will prescribe Flexabenz Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flexabenz Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. Inform your doctor about all the current medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please speak to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression or if you have any suicidal thoughts. 

Uses of Flexabenz Tablet

Treatment of Muscle spasm

Directions for Use

• Flexabenz Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.• Swallow Flexabenz Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Flexabenz Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles). Flexabenz Tablet  relieves muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. Flexabenz Tablet is particularly effective for relieving involuntary muscle spasms in the ankle, hip, and knee. Flexabenz Tablet is used together with physical therapy and rest to relieve muscle spasms caused by painful conditions such as an injury.

How Flexabenz Tablet Works

Flexabenz Tablet contains 'cyclobenzaprine' which works by relieving muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain and improve muscle movements. Flexabenz Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Flexabenz Tablet
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Manage stress by practising deep breathing, yoga or meditation.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Exercise regularly. Try physical activities like walking, running, or dancing.
  • Limit stimulants like tea, coffee and alcohol.
  • Identify triggers and try managing them.
  • Take a break by scheduling time for yourself.
  • Try creative activities like writing, dancing or painting as it helps release tension.
  • Get enough rest, stay hydrated, and eat a balanced diet for cognitive health.
  • Use reminders to stay organized and focus on one task at a time. Engage in reading or puzzles.
  • Limit alcohol intake.
  • Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation to help reduce stress.
  • Exercise regularly and monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
  • Ensure quality sleep to restore mental function.
  • Participate in social activities to keep your mind active and connected.

What if I have taken an overdose of Flexabenz Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Flexabenz Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, severe drowsiness, tremors, fast heartbeats, hallucinations or agitation. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

A person should not take Flexabenz Tablet if they are allergic to a medicinal component present in it. If they have a certain thyroid disorder (hyperthyroidism), a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack and heart block, congestive heart failure. If a person has taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, they should not take Flexabenz Tablet to cause serious drug interaction. Consult your doctor before taking Flexabenz Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will prescribe Flexabenz Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flexabenz Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please talk to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests to monitor liver function. Inform your doctor that you are taking Flexabenz Tablet if you are experiencing any operation which requires a general anaesthetic.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CyclobenzaprineSafinamide
Critical
CyclobenzaprinePhenelzine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CyclobenzaprineSafinamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Coadministration of Safinamide with Flexabenz Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Safinamide with Flexabenz Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprinePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with Phenelzine might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with Phenelzine can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by doctor.However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Coadministration of Flexabenz Tablet with Tranylcypromine might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Flexabenz Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with rasagiline might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although rasagiline with Flexabenz Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineNaratriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Coadministration of Flexabenz Tablet with Naratriptan might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with Naratriptan can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineZolmitriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with Zolmitriptan might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with Zolmitriptan can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Co-administration of Flexabenz Tablet with Methadone can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Flexabenz Tablet with Methadone can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, or palpitations, make sure to consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineCitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Coadministration of Flexabenz Tablet with Citalopram can increase the levels of serotonin hormone which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with Citalopram can possibly lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by doctor. Consult a physician if you experience any symptoms such as vomiting, palpitations, excessive sweating, shivering, muscle spasms, or stomach cramp. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
CyclobenzaprineDesipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Coadministration of Flexabenz Tablet with Desipramine can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with Desipramine can possibly lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, shivering, muscle spasms, stomach cramp, or vomiting. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
CyclobenzaprineVilazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flexabenz Tablet:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with Vilazodone might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flexabenz Tablet with Vilazodone can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear, and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid contact with extreme cold and hot temperatures. 
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep for at least 8 hours. 
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20 minutes.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Flexabenz Tablet as it may increase drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid taking Flexabenz Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Very-small amounts of Flexabenz Tablet pass into breast milk. However, consult your doctor before taking Flexabenz Tablet , your doctor will decide whether Flexabenz Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Flexabenz Tablet causes sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Flexabenz Tablet is not allowed in children below 15 years as safety and efficacy of Flexabenz Tablet are not established.

Have a query?

FAQs

Flexabenz Tablet is used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasm or excessive muscle tension occurring in various illnesses.

Flexabenz Tablet is a muscle relaxant that should be used together with rest and physical therapy to get maximum results.

A person should not take Flexabenz Tablet if they are allergic to a medicinal component present in it. If they have a certain thyroid disorder (hyperthyroidism), a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack and heart block, congestive heart failure. If a person has taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, they should not take Flexabenz Tablet to cause serious drug interaction.

Flexabenz Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants, it relieves muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain, and improves muscle movements. Flexabenz Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain centres, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness.

Flexabenz Tablet causes sleepiness and drowsiness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel sleepy or drowsy.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Flexabenz Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Flexabenz Tablet may cause side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, dryness of the mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Drinking alcohol with Flexabenz Tablet may cause increased sleepiness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentrating. Hence, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Flexabenz Tablet .

Flexabenz Tablet starts working within 30-60 minutes of taking the medicine and helps relieve muscle spasms.

No, Flexabenz Tablet is not a painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant used to relieve muscle spasms.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
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Reference

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  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/021777lbl.pdf

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