Flextra 1500mg Powder 12.0 gm in 1 box

Last Updated: October 7th, 2025

Flextra 1500mg Powder is a product of Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Glucosamine (1500mg)

Pack of 12 gm

₹ 54.38

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All Details About Flextra 1500mg Powder

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Flextra 1500mg Powder

Description:

Flextra 1500mg Powder is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in the formation of cartilage and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility. This way it relieves the pain and swelling in the joints.

Flextra 1500mg Powder is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.

The use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and heartburn. If these side effects do no go away with time or bother you, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses:

Osteoarthritis

Directions For Use:

Flextra 1500mg Powder is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator that relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. It helps in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility.

Side Effects:

Ordinary side effects of Flextra

Nausea
Heartburn
Agitated stomach

Nausea
Heartburn
Agitated stomach

Warning & Precautions:

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Flextra 1500mg Powder. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Does Flextra 1500mg Powder actually work in joint pain?

The evidence on the effectiveness of Flextra 1500mg Powder in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Flextra 1500mg Powder has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Flextra 1500mg Powder has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.

Can Flextra 1500mg Powder cause liver damage?

In research studies, Flextra 1500mg Powder has not been found to raise the liver enzymes or cause any damage. However, there are few recent reports of liver injury while using the products containing Flextra 1500mg Powder. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.

Is Flextra 1500mg Powder bad for kidneys?

The effect of Flextra 1500mg Powder on kidneys is not confirmatory. Flextra 1500mg Powder is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Flextra 1500mg Powder, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney damage and kidney function should be regularly monitored. Do consult your doctor before you start using this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

What are the precautions I should follow while taking Flextra 1500mg Powder?

Do consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and ensure to be cautious if you have diabetes or high blood glucose levels, high risk of heart disease or asthma. You should also be cautious if you are allergic to shellfish or are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin. Do tell your doctor if you have any of the above conditions before he prescribes you this medication.

Is it safe to take Flextra 1500mg Powder while taking blood-thinning medication?

No, it is not safe to take Flextra 1500mg Powder while taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or coumadin. The reason being, this medication interacts with the blood thinners and boosts the effect of the blood-thinning medication, thereby reducing the blood’s ability to form a clot in case of bleeding episodes. Therefore, patients taking any blood-thinning medicine should consult their doctor before starting this medication.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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