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Everything you need to know about FlexiSEQ’s two drug-free gels<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t If you have a question relating to our two gels – FlexiSEQ (for Joint Wear & Tear) or FlexiSEQ Max Strength (for Osteoarthritis) – please see our answers below. For questions relating to FlexiSEQ CBD please, see here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t FlexiSEQ is a topically applied, drug-free gel clinically proven to relieve the pain and improve the joint stiffness associated with osteoarthritis (OA).<\/p> There is extensive clinical data available from several randomised, double-blind clinical trials and FlexiSEQ is approved as a medical device for the treatment of all joints affected by OA.<\/p> The Intended Purpose of FlexiSEQ is: FlexiSEQ lubricates the cartilage in joints to relieve pain and stiffness and improve impaired joint function associated with all stages of osteoarthritis.<\/p> There are two different FlexiSEQ devices: FlexiSEQ Max Strength (for Osteoarthritis – the original product) and FlexiSEQ (for Joint Wear & Tear)<\/p> There are a number of different brand names:<\/p> \u2022 FlexiSEQ Osteoarthritis (OA), the original product in a 50g tube FlexiSEQ Max Strength (for Osteoarthritis) is intended for patients who need to treat the pain and stiffness associated with OA. Patients seeking maximum strength treatment for their symptoms should choose FlexiSEQ Max Strength. SEQ Tech inside FlexiSEQ Max Strength (for Osteoarthritis) delivers lubricating ingredients into joints to help reduce pain and improve mobility.<\/p> FlexiSEQ (for Joint Wear & Tear) contains a lighter formulation specially formulated to help restore joint function and relieve the pain associated with joint wear and tear. SEQ Tech inside FlexiSEQ delivers plant-based phospholipids into joints to help lubricate and protect damaged cartilage. All FlexiSEQ products contain Sequessome Technology \u2013 tiny lipid spheres that pass through the skin when the gel is applied topically. FlexiSEQ Max Strength (for Osteoarthritis) contains the maximum concentration of these vesicles. FlexiSEQ (for Joint Wear & Tear) contains a lower concentration of the vesicles, making it lighter and therefore suitable for less severe symptoms of joint wear and tear.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t All FlexiSEQ gels contain Sequessome vesicles (SEQ Tech) \u2013 the tiny lipid spheres that pass through the skin when the gel is applied topically. Fully concentrated FlexiSEQ Max Strength (for Osteoarthritis) is clinically proven to be as effective as a prescription oral painkiller (celecoxib) for the pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis and is the gold standard product we offer. Patients seeking maximum strength treatment for their condition should choose this formulation.<\/p> FlexiSEQ (for Joint Wear & Tear) contains a lower concentration of Sequessome vesicles (SEQ Tech), making it lighter and therefore suitable for the daily needs of active people whose joints suffer from wear and tear.<\/p> Both products offer a drug-free alternative for the treatment of joint pain and stiffness which means patients can avoid drug-based side effects that can be caused by traditional painkillers such as diclofenac and ibuprofen. In addition, FlexiSEQ products can be used alongside medications without interference, and by patients with other conditions (co-morbidities) without exacerbating their other conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t All FlexiSEQ gels have exactly the same physical mode of action and work by lubricating the affected joint to reduce pain and stiffness and improve impaired joint function.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Any patients with OA or joint pain and stiffness caused by wear and tear to the cartilage can use FlexiSEQ products. They are of particular interest to:<\/p> Patients for whom other treatment options (NSAIDs, COX-II inhibitors, paracetamol, etc.) should be avoided or used as little as possible, either because of their other medical conditions, patient age or their concomitant medications. This includes patients with cardio-vascular (CV) or gastro-intestinal (GI) risk factors and problems.<\/p> Patients who are not receiving adequate symptomatic relief from their current treatment and want to add another option.<\/p> Cautions: Patients with known sensitivity to any of the ingredients listed on the box should not use FlexiSEQ. Pregnant women should consult their doctor<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t FlexiSEQ is an aqueous gel packed with microscopic spheres called Sequessome vesicles (SEQ Tech), These spheres contain molecules called phospholipids which naturally occur in all cells of the body and variants of which contribute to the lubricating properties of synovial fluid and cartilage. FlexiSEQ is drug free because it uses these Sequessome vesicles, and therefore has none of the side effects associated with other OA gels that contain Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).<\/p> FlexiSEQ has a physical mode of action, whilst NSAIDs such as ibuprofen have a pharmacological effect and alter physiological pathways in the body. NSAID use is often associated with gastrointestinal (GI) side effects such as ulcers, and cardiovascular (CV) effects such as increased risk of heart attack, and these side effects can be very serious. In contrast, the side effects most commonly reported for FlexiSEQ are mild or moderate skin irritations at the site of application that are temporary and will resolve over time even without stopping treatment in some cases.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Yes, FlexiSEQ contains no animal derived ingredients.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t No, there are no ingredients in FlexiSEQ that are of animal origin.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t FlexiSEQ is regulated as a medical device and as such it had to go through some mandatory animal testing as part of its original development and registration. The company does not voluntarily test its products on animals and only when it is required to do so by medical device regulations.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We have not changed the formulation of FlexiSEQ and can assure you the contents inside are just as effective as any of our past FlexiSEQ tubes. Our new batches of FlexiSEQ have a stronger odour, but this will decrease once opened and once the tubes move closer to the expiry date.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We would like to assure you that the tubes do contain 30g, 50g or 100g of gel as stipulated on the packaging. Because the capacity of the tubes is greater than 30g, 50g or 100g there is always some air in the tubes, which can give the impression that they are not filled properly. However, every single tube is weighed automatically on the production line and those falling outside the very strict tolerances are rejected. Therefore, we can be quite sure that the correct amount is in the tubes.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We do not make sample size tubes.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Thank you very much for bringing this issue to our attention. We would like to reassure you that the product is genuine. In order to be able to provide an uninterrupted supply of FlexiSEQ, in these current times of uncertainty; we had to make the decision to carry out a relabelling exercise. This is also in accordance to regulatory requirements.<\/p> Should you still wish us to have a look into this further, then please do provide us with a batch number and expiry date and we can of course investigate this for you. However, please be rest-assured that much of our e-commerce stock had to go through the relabelling process. So far, we have not come across any counterfeit FlexiSEQ products.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t All FlexiSEQ products are widely available without prescription at independent pharmacies, Boots, Lloyds Pharmacy, Tesco, Superdrug and Well Pharmacy. FlexiSEQ is also available online on Amazon.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t If you could not find FlexiSEQ at our recommended stores you should consult their customer service departments as some retailers do not have 100% distribution of FlexiSEQ. Most stores have full availability online. If you can see a space for FlexiSEQ on retail shelves but it is empty, then please contact us at enquiries@flexiseq.com<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The price of the FlexiSEQ products will vary in different countries so please contact your local pharmacy or online pharmacy. Our website contains a price comparison within the UK.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t FlexiSEQ (for Joint Wear & Tear) contains a lower concentration of Sequessome vesicles (SEQ Tech), the most cost intensive ingredient and part of the manufacturing process, and therefore costs less.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t At the moment, whilst many doctors are recommending FlexiSEQ to their patients, FlexiSEQ is not included in the relevant section of the Drug Tariff therefore it is not possible for them to prescribe FlexiSEQ on the NHS.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t FlexiSEQ is available in the United Kingdom and the EU particularly, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland and Slovakia. It is also available in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Kenya and South Africa.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t A 50g tube of FlexiSEQ retails at \u00a318.99 in the UK. It is worth noting that FlexiSEQ is applied twice per day and no more, whilst the majority of topical competitor products can require up to 6 applications per day to achieve similar results. With this in mind, FlexiSEQ is a cost-effective option.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t All FlexiSEQ products contain tiny lipid spheres (Sequessome vesicles) in a water-based gel. These spheres can pass through the skin into the joint below.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 FlexiSEQ Osteo (OA), available in a 30g, 50g and 100g tube
\u2022 FlexiSEQ Active, available in 50g and 100g sizes
\u2022 FlexiSEQ Max Strength (for Osteoarthritis), the rebranded FlexiSEQ Osteoarthritis (OA) product in a 50g tube
\u2022 FlexiSEQ (for Joint Wear & Tear), the rebranded FlexiSEQ Active, available in 50g and 100g sizes<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere to buy \/ pricing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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