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Introduction To Bio Flexic Tablet
Bio Flexic Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
Bio Flexic Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Using this medicine may cause common side effects such as nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, weakness, dizziness, and sleepiness. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Uses of Bio Flexic Tablet
- Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm
Benefits of Bio Flexic Tablet
Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm
Bio Flexic Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to relieve pain,
inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it
effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle
movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us
we have pain.
Take Bio Flexic Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Do not
take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you
should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This
will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better,
more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Bio Flexic Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tiflam MR
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Heartburn
How to use Bio Flexic 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. Bio Flexic Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Bio Flexic Tablet works
Bio Flexic Tablet is a combination of two pain relievers (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol) and a muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone). The pain relievers work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). The muscle relaxant works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and improve movement of muscles.
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Bio Flexic Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
- Along with taking it, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
- You might experience nausea, ask your doctor to prescribe you an antiemetic (anti-sickness medicine) if it troubles you.
- Immediately seek medical help if you experience hallucinations, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart disease, or stroke.
- If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness might become worse by Bio Flexic Tablet. If this happens to you, consult your doctor immediately.
- You have been prescribed Bio Flexic Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
- Along with taking it, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
- You might experience nausea, ask your doctor to prescribe you an antiemetic (anti-sickness medicine) if it troubles you.
- Immediately seek medical help if you experience hallucinations, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart disease, or stroke.
- If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness might become worse by Bio Flexic Tablet. If this happens to you, consult your doctor immediately.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Bio Flexic Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Bio Flexic Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Bio Flexic Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Information regarding the use of Bio Flexic Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
AlcoholUNSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Bio Flexic Tablet safe?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bio Flexic Tablet.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Bio Flexic Tablet?
Bio Flexic Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Bio Flexic Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
Bio Flexic Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bio Flexic Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Bio Flexic Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Long term use of this medicine can affect the kidney function.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Bio Flexic Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
Bio Flexic Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bio Flexic Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Bio Flexic Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Bio Flexic Tablet?
Bio Flexic Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone. This medication helps in relieving muscle pain. It works by relaxing the muscles by acting upon the central nervous system and lowering chemical substance in the body which causes muscle pain.
Q. Can the Bio Flexic Tablet be stopped when pain is relieved?
Bio Flexic Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when the pain is relieved. However, Bio Flexic Tablet should be continued if the doctor has advised to do so.
Q. Can the use of Bio Flexic Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, the use of Bio Flexic Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong- smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to a doctor.
Q. Can the use of Bio Flexic Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Bio Flexic Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Bio Flexic Tablet?
The use of Bio Flexic Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to painkiller (NSAIDS) or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcer or in patients with active or recurrent stomach ulcer / bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
Q. Can the Bio Flexic Tablet be used with Vitamin B-complex?
Yes, Bio Flexic Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. While Bio Flexic Tablet helps to relieve pain, Vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing your symptoms.
Q. Can Bio Flexic Tablet cause addiction?
No, there is no report of any patient getting addicted to Bio Flexic Tablet.
Q. Can the use of Bio Flexic Tablet cause damage to kidneys?
Yes, the long-term use of Bio Flexic Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.
Q. Will Bio Flexic Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?
No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What is the recommended storage condition for Bio Flexic Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
References
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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