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Flexital 400 MG Tablet

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsPentoxifylline
Description
Flexital 400 MG Tablet is a medicated soap that contains Permethrin. It is used to treat scabies (a contagious itchy skin condition caused by mites). It also kills head lice. This medicine kills the mites and their eggs and cures the infection. Flexital 400 MG Tablet has some side effects like itching/redness on the skin, rash at the site of application, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or worsen. Do not use this medicated soap if you are allergic to it. Flexital 400 MG Tablet is for external use only. It is used by adults and in children above 2 months of age on a regular basis. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, and do not swallow the medicated water while using this soap. Regular use of this medicine decreases skin infection. Flexital 400 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 2 months of age as the safety and efficacy data for use are not available. Inform your doctor if you have any other skin conditions and all your current medicines. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Flexital 400 MG Tablet

Kinetal 400 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Trental 400 MG Tablet
Sanofi India Ltd.
Trental Pink Una 400 MG Tablet
Sanofi India Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Flexital 400 MG Tablet

  • Itching or rash of the skin and scalp
  • Redness of the skin
  • Infected and pus filled areas on the skin and scalp
  • Tingling and numbness of skin
  • Burning or stinging sensation
  • Skin rash

Uses of Flexital 400 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Lice infestation
  • Scabies
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Flexital 400 MG Tablet to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Flexital 400 MG Tablet remains active is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Flexital 400 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Flexital 400 MG Tablet is considered safe to be used in pregnancy. However, consult your doctor before using this soap.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Flexital 400 MG Tablet is considered safe to be used during breastfeeding. However, your doctor prescribes this medicine if the benefits to you outweigh the risks to your infant. Make sure that your child should not come in direct contact with the site of application.

Allergy

Avoid using Flexital 400 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Flexital 400 MG Tablet is considered safe to be used in pregnancy. However, consult your doctor before using this soap.

Breast-feeding

Flexital 400 MG Tablet is considered safe to be used during breastfeeding. However, your doctor prescribes this medicine if the benefits to you outweigh the risks to your infant. Make sure that your child should not come in direct contact with the site of application.
General warnings

Skin irritation

Flexital 400 MG Tablet may cause skin irritation in some people. Inform your doctor if you observe skin irritation after using this medicine.

External use only

Flexital 400 MG Tablet is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your mouth and eyes and broken skin. Rinse thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact.

Sanitization of the environment

It is advised to appropriately sanitize the bed, clothes, furniture and other items present in your house after using Flexital 400 MG Tablet to prevent the relapse of the infection caused due to the pests present on these items of regular use.

Missed Dose

Flexital 400 MG Tablet is used as and when needed. If you missed applying a dose, skip it and apply it at your next dosing time.

Overdose

An overdose of Flexital 400 MG Tablet is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, accidental ingestion may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Cortisol

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use Flexital 400 MG Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package leaflet. Use it only in the amounts and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose and other mucous membranes. Rinse immediately with water in case of accidental contact. Keep away from the reach of the children and pets. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Flexital 400 MG Tablet works by killing microorganisms that cause scabies (an itchy skin condition). It is also effective in paralyzing and killing the lice and their eggs.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical anti-infectives, Scabicidal agent

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 9 Nov 2021

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