NEXTFLEX 5mg Tablet 10s

NEXTFLEX 5mg Tablet 10s works by acting in the brain and nervous system to allow the muscles to relax.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for NEXTFLEX 5mg Tablet 10s

• Yellowing of skin or eyes rare
• Blurred vision
• Skin Rash rare
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness and Drowsiness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Headache
• Constipation
• Sweating

Uses of NEXTFLEX 5mg Tablet 10s

What is it prescribed for?

• Muscle spasm

  This medicine is used to relieve muscle spasm (a condition where the muscles are contracted continuously) associated with acute, painful, musculoskeletal conditions.

When not to use?

• Driving or operating machinery

  This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

• Glaucoma

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

• Urinary retention

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with urinary retention due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

• Use in elderly population

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in elderly patients due to the high risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

• Use in children

  The safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been clinically established in children under the age of 15 years.

• Serotonin syndrome

  This medicine may cause a rare serious condition called Serotonin syndrome when used in combination with other medicines (eg, SSRIs, TCAs, or MAO inhibitors). Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

• Liver impairment

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with moderate to severe liver impairment.

Take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. You may take this medicine with food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Causes sleepiness

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