{"id":8824,"date":"2021-03-19T10:27:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T10:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8824"},"modified":"2021-04-12T15:18:25","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:18:25","slug":"flexiloges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/flexiloges\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexiloges &#8211; uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Flexiloges, Film-coated tablets&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 WHAT DOES FLEXILOGES CONTAIN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Content declaration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is 480 mg extract (as dry extract) from Harpagophytum procumbensD.C.&nbsp;(devil&#8217;s claw) radix, corresponding to 2.1 &#8211; 2.4 g root of devil&#8217;s claw.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extractant:&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;60% (v \/ v).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate,&nbsp;maize&nbsp;starch, microcrystalline cellulose,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 6000, yellow iron oxide (E172), and brown iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 MARKETING AUTHORIZATION HOLDER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr.&nbsp;Loges + Co.&nbsp;GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21423 Winsen (Luhe) Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone + 49 4171 \/ 707-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fax: + 49 4171 \/ 707-100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info@loges.de<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 WHAT IS FLEXILOGES USED FOR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexiloges is a traditional herbal medicine used to relieve pain in mild joint wear and tear (&nbsp;osteoarthritis&nbsp;).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The indications for traditional herbal medicine are based solely on the experience of long-term use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 WHEN SHOULD NOT FLEXILOGES BE USED?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use if:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-you are allergic to devil&#8217;s claw or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.&nbsp;-if you have previously had or had a&nbsp;stomach ulcer&nbsp;or ulcer on the&nbsp;duodenum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexiloges contain&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;.&nbsp;Therefore, patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or&nbsp;glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE AND WHEN FLEXILOGES ARE USED:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have gallstone problems or cardiovascular disease, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Flexiloges.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your joint pain is accompanied by swelling, severe movement pain,&nbsp;redness,&nbsp;or fever, a doctor should investigate the underlying cause of the pain.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of concomitant use of other drugs has not been studied.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexiloges are not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PREGNANCY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the absence of adequate data, Flexiloges should not be used by pregnant women.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety of the fetus has not been confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BREAST-FEEDING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the absence of adequate data, Flexiloges should not be used by breastfeeding women.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known whether extracts from devil&#8217;s claw are transferred to breast milk.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety of breast-fed infants has not been confirmed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRAFFIC WARNING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, this product may cause dizziness.&nbsp;If this happens to you, avoid driving or using machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 HOW TO USE FLEXILOGES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your healthcare professional.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take Flexiloges, do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 1 tablet morning and evening.&nbsp;To be taken with a meal and preferably with a glass of water.&nbsp;The tablets should be swallowed whole.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should talk to a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 4 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU TAKE TOO LARGE DOSE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 WHAT SIDE EFFECTS CAN FLEXILOGES PROVIDE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain have been reported as well as dizziness, headache, and allergic skin reactions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9 HOW TO STORE FLEXILOGES?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep out of reach of children.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leftover or too old medicine can be left at the pharmacy for destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 WHAT DURABILITY DOES FLEXILOGES HAVE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>3 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020-08-01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?-1.-documentTabPanel-tabs-panel-article~tools~bottom-articletools-printlink&amp;userType=2&amp;nplId=20090224000157\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flexiloges, Film-coated tablets 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