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Flexify-GM Tablet 10's

Flexify-GM Tablet 10's is used to treat symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. It relieves pain, thereby improves joint functioning and helps an individual restore his/her quality of life. It also increases the cushioning and lubrication of joints providing relief from pain and helps to do physical activity easily. It may cause common side effects such as headache, tiredness, nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation and wind.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

DIACEREIN-50MG+GLUCOSAMINE-750MG+METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fidus Healthcare Llp

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Flexify-GM Tablet 10's

Flexify-GM Tablet 10's is used to treat symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the tissues in the joint break down over time. Flexify-GM Tablet 10's relieves pain, thereby improving joint functioning and helping an individual restore his/her quality of life.

Flexify-GM Tablet 10's contains Glucosamine, Diacerein and Methylsulfonylmethane. Glucosamine strengthens the cartilage and fluid surrounding joints. Diacerein restricts the action of a protein responsible for causing inflammation and destruction of cartilage. Methylsulfonylmethane reduces joint pain, lowers inflammation, improves skin health, reduces allergic symptoms, and increases recovery after exercise.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, tiredness, nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation and wind. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Flexify-GM Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components. Flexify-GM Tablet 10's is not recommended for children younger than 18 years old. Inform your doctor if you have ever had blood clots or circulation problems in your legs. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Flexify-GM Tablet 10's

Flexify-GM Tablet 10's is used to treat symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. The detailed uses of Flexify-GM Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Relieves Joint Pain and Inflammation: Flexify-GM Tablet 10's helps alleviate pain and swelling in the joints caused by osteoarthritis, improving overall comfort and mobility.
  • Support Cartilage Repair and Maintenance: Flexify-GM Tablet 10's promotes the synthesis of cartilage and joint fluid, helping to maintain joint health and function.
  • Aids Recovery after Physical Activity: Flexify-GM Tablet 10's also promotes faster recovery after exercise by reducing muscle soreness and joint strain.
  • Delays Progression of Osteoarthritis: Flexify-GM Tablet 10's slows the degeneration of cartilage and joints, thereby preserving joint function over time.

Key Benefits

  • Flexify-GM Tablet 10's comprises three medicines, namely Glucosamine, Diacerein, and Methylsulfonylmethane.
  • Glucosamine strengthens the cartilage and fluid surrounding joints. It also prevents them from breaking down.
  • Diacerein treats swelling and pain in the joints.
  • Methylsulfonylmethane helps reduce inflammation, lowers pain and speeds recovery after exercise.
  • It also reduces joint degeneration. Together, they relieve pain or swelling due to osteoarthritis.
Side effects of Flexify-GM Tablet
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
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.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

Directions for Use

  • Flexify-GM Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor’s recommendations on the dosage and timing of this medication to achieve optimal results.
  • Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Flexify-GM Tablet 10's Works

Flexify-GM Tablet 10's contains Glucosamine, Diacerein and Methylsulfonylmethane. Glucosamine strengthens the cartilage and fluid surrounding joints. It also prevents them from breaking down. Diacerein restricts the action of a protein responsible for causing inflammation and destruction of cartilage. Methylsulfonylmethane reduces joint pain, lowers inflammation, improves skin health, reduces allergic symptoms, and increases recovery after exercise. Together, they make the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility and help treat symptoms of osteoarthritis.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Flexify-GM Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Consult the doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Not enough scientific data available for Flexify-GM Tablet 10's, hence it is best to consult a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

In some cases, Flexify-GM Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and drowsiness. So if you observe such symptoms, then do not drive.

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Liver

Caution

Flexify-GM Tablet 10's should be used with caution in people with liver disorders. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Kidney

Caution

Flexify-GM Tablet 10's should be used with caution in people with kidney disorders. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Children

Unsafe

Flexify-GM Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available; please consult your doctor.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Flexify-GM Tablet 10's in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Flexify-GM Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Flexify-GM Tablet 10's as it may cause serious side effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
  • Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • In the chronic condition of arthritis or joint pain, including fish like salmon, trout, tuna and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that have a minimum level of chemicals called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have a painful and inflammatory condition. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use a back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimise pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Flexify-GM Tablet 10's to start to work: The time required for Flexify-GM Tablet 10's to show its action is unknown. 
  • The time for which the effects of Flexify-GM Tablet 10's last: The duration of action for Flexify-GM Tablet 10's is unknown.

What if you forget to take Flexify-GM Tablet 10's

If you forget to take a dose, just take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and continue with your schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • People with joint infection or skin disease in the affected area should consult a doctor before taking Flexify-GM Tablet 10's.
  • People dealing with impaired glucose tolerance, kidney or liver dysfunction, heart (cardiovascular) disease and who have asthma should take Flexify-GM Tablet 10's with caution. 
  • Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Flexify-GM Tablet 10's as it may lead to an increased risk of liver damage.
  • Patients with blood clots or circulation problems in their legs should not take Flexify-GM Tablet 10's.
  • Although Flexify-GM Tablet 10's provides symptomatic relief in conditions like arthritis and may reduce the inflammation caused by these conditions, to achieve the best results, it is strongly recommended to remain physically active as much as your condition allows.
  • Adopting a healthy lifestyle coupled with a healthy diet containing high proteins is the mainstay of managing arthritic conditions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking medicines used for blood thinning (Warfarin), medications for cancer (Paclitaxel), painkillers (Acetaminophen), antidiabetes drugs (glimepiride, pioglitazone). Inform your doctor if you are using any of these.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid intake of Vitamin E, St. John’s wort (antidepressant) and Ginkgo Biloba with Flexify-GM Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interactions: People dealing with impaired glucose tolerance, kidney or liver dysfunction, heart (cardiovascular) disease, or asthma should take Flexify-GM Tablet 10's with caution.

No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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FAQs

Flexify-GM Tablet 10's is used to treat symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. It strengthens the cartilage and fluid surrounding joints. It also alleviates pain and inflammation.
The safety and effectiveness of Flexify-GM Tablet 10's in joints other than the knee have not been established. Consult your doctor for further advice.
You are advised to tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), cancer, liver disease, asthma or other breathing disorder if you are allergic to shellfish or you have taken a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven).
Some research suggests that the presence of Glucosamine in Flexify-GM Tablet 10's may affect antidiabetic drugs, it can also increase the blood sugar level in type 2 diabetes. This is why it is suggested to go for regular checkup of blood sugar with type 2 diabetes.
Flexify-GM Tablet 10's may increase the risk of bleeding in people taking Warfarin, so it is advised to tell your doctor if you are taking Warfarin or any other medicine.
Some research suggests that glucosamine sulfate may enhance insulin levels in the body which can increase blood pressure. To be safer side, go for regular blood checks and closely monitor your blood pressure.
It has been noticed that Flexify-GM Tablet 10's may cause allergic reactions in persons who are sensitive to shellfish. Glucosamine is produced synthetically from shells of shrimp, lobster and crabs.
Some research suggests that Flexify-GM Tablet 10's may rarely increase pressure inside the eye and may worsen glaucoma. So if you have glaucoma then inform your doctor before using Flexify-GM Tablet 10's.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

P. No. 33 Shri Krishna Nagar, Patrakar Colony Mansarovar Extension Jaipur Jaipur Rj 302020 In
Other Info - FLE0323

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