Ethacrynic Sodium and Flextra

• Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
• Dosage Forms: tablets; powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Edecrin, Edecrin Sodium, Sodium Edecrin

Ethacrynic acid is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.

Ethacrynic acid is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome.

Ethacrynic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / caffeine / phenyltoloxamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Flextra Plus

Flextra Plus contains a combination of acetaminophen, caffeine, and phenyltoloxamine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Caffeine can help increase the pain relieving effects of acetaminophen. Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body.

Flextra Plus is used to treat mild pain and discomfort caused by headache, muscle aches, back pain, tooth pain, menstrual pain, arthritis, or the common cold or flu.

Flextra Plus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.