Benzaflex 5 mg 30 Tablets

A valid prescription is a must for medicine dispense

What benzaflex 5 mg is used for:

• Benzaflex is a prescription medication used to relieve muscle spasms in the short term.
• It is typically used alongside rest and physical rehabilitation.
• It works by relaxing the muscles.

Do not use benzaflex 5 mg:

• Do not use benzaflex if you are allergic to it or have hyperthyroidism.
• During the acute recovery phase of a myocardial infarction and in individuals with irregular pulse, heart block, conduction abnormalities, or congestive heart failure.

Warnings and precautions of benzaflex 5 mg:

• Use only for brief periods of 2-3 weeks.
• Use with caution in urinary retention, narrow-angle glaucoma, intense outpatient programs, or concurrent use of other anticholinergic medications.
• May produce drowsiness/dizziness; do not consume alcohol or other central nervous system depressants as they may impair the ability to operate heavy machines.
• May take with food to avoid stomach distress.
• Serotonin syndrome has been reported when co-administered with other drugs that increase serotonin (for example, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, tramadol, bupropion, meperidine, verapamil, or anti-depressants).
• Not successful in treating spasticity associated with cerebral/spinal cord illness or pediatric cerebral palsy.
• Elderly patients may be more susceptible to side effects and require dose/frequency reductions.
• In hepatic impairment, use immediate release with caution; avoid the extended-release variant, which is not indicated.

Possible Side Effects of benzaflex 5 mg:

• Pounding heartbeat
• Confusion
• Drowsiness 
• Xerostomia
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Hallucination
• Seizures
• Clumsiness or unsteadiness

Other Medicines and benzaflex 5 mg:

• If your doctor has prescribed this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may be aware of any potential drug interactions and is monitoring you for them.
• Before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of any medication, consult your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist.
• Severe interactions with benzaflex include:
  
  • These medications include isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
• Minor interactions with benzaflex include:
  
  • Medications used include desipramine, dimenhydrinate, donepezil, eucalyptus, galantamine, sage, tacrine, and trazodone.

How to use benzaflex 5 mg:

• Adult: 5 mg orally every 8 hours; may be increased to 7.5-10 mg orally every 8 hours as needed.
• Geriatric: Start with an immediate-release tablet at 5 mg/day orally; gradually increase the dose and consider less frequent dosing.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking benzaflex 5 mg Tablets:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, suspect you are pregnant, or plan to have a baby, see your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.
• Your doctor will review the potential risks and advantages of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Pain:

• Massage.
• Acupuncture. 
• Physical therapy.
• Biofeedback.
• Psychotherapy.
• TENS.
• Music therapy.
• Relaxation technique.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Exercise.
• Heat.
• Hypnosis.
• Yoga.

Storage Conditions Of benzaflex 10 mg Tablet:

• Store at 25°C.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the carton label or blister strip.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.