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flavoxate

Flavoxate is recommended in those patients with urinary urgency, increased frequency of urination, and urinary incontinence (patients don't have control over their urination and pass urine involuntarily).

Contradications

Flavoxate is not recommended in patients with obstruction in their GI (gastro-intestinal) tract and urinary tract.

Side effects

Patients using Flavoxate may at times experience headaches, nausea, and fatigue. If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.

Expert Advice

Avoid this medication if:

  • You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
  • Blockage of the bladder, stomach or intestine. Bleeding from the stomach

Consult your doctor if:

  • You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
  • You have a medical history of liver disease, kidney disease.
  • Your symptoms are getting worse.

Take the medicine with food. This will avoid stomach problems.

Avoid performing a task that requires alertness, such as driving etc. This medicine causes drowsiness.

Inform your doctor if you have a heart problem, eye condition (such as glaucoma), Kidney diseases, Myasthenia Gravis, enlarged prostate, hyperthyroidism, chronic constipation, overactive thyroid.

Before any surgical or dental procedure, inform the doctor/dentist that you are taking this medicine.

Be careful about dryness of the mouth and eyes. This can be relieved to some extent by chewing gum and staying hydrated.

FAQs

Is this medicine an antibiotic?

This medicine is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-spasmodic medicine.

How does Flavoxate work?

This medicine works by increasing the amount of urine that the bladder can hold. It also relaxes the muscle of the bladder. This helps to control the flow of urine.

Can this medicine be used for children?

This medicine should not be used for children younger than 12 years.

Can this medicine be used after surgery?

Yes, this medicine can be used to treat the painful, involuntary, or excessive urination after surgical procedures.

Medicines containing flavoxate

Genurin Semplice 200mg

By Pacific Pharma

Pack size: 30s

Rs.282.8

Flavoxan 200mg

By Zephyr Pharmatec

Pack size: 10

Rs.180

Genurin 200mg

By Pacific Pharma

Pack size: 3x10s

Rs.215.07

Uricon 100 mg

By Shaigan

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.48.73

Uricon 200mg

By Shaigan

Pack size: 30

Rs.255.3

Urivox 100mg

By Zafa

Pack size: 30

Rs.105.06

Urospaz 200mg

By Hansel

Pack size: 3

Rs.217