FLAVOXATE

Overview

FLAVOXATE is a Schedule H drug.
This medication is used to treat certain bladder/urinary tract symptoms. Flavoxate reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract. Flavoxate is used to treat bladder symptoms such as painful urination, frequent or urgent urination, increased night-time urination, bladder pain, and incontinence (urine leakage). These bladder symptoms are often caused by overactive bladder, prostate enlargement, bladder infections, or irritation of the urethra. Flavoxate will not treat a bladder infection. Infections must be treated with an antibiotic.

Usage

FLAVOXATE is generally used to treat: Dysuria, Nocturia, Cystitis, Prostatitis, Urethritis
FLAVOXATE can address symptoms like: Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Pain With Urination, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Frequent Nighttime Urination, Urine Leaking (incontinence)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • This medicine may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are normally. Wearing sunglasses may help lessen the discomfort from bright light.
  • Before taking flavoxate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
  • Flavoxate may make you sweat less, causing your body temperature to increase. Use extra care not to become overheated during exercise or hot weather while you are taking this medicine, since overheating may result in heat stroke. Also, hot baths or saunas may make you feel dizzy or faint while you are taking this medicine.
  • Your mouth and throat may feel very dry while you are taking this medicine. For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute.
  • It is not known whether flavoxate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Flavoxate is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
  • This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: stomach/intestinal blockage (e.g., pyloric/duodenal obstruction, ileus), bleeding from the stomach or intestines, bladder blockage.
  • This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
  • This medication can cause decreased sweating. To reduce the risk of a serious reaction to too much heat (heatstroke), avoid becoming overheated in hot weather, saunas, or during exercise or other strenuous activities.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FLAVOXATE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fever, Shortness Of Breath

Common Side-Effects

FLAVOXATE : Skin Rash, Nausea, Vomit, Pounding Heart (pulse), Nervousness, Chest Pain

Serious Side-Effects

FLAVOXATE : Tachycardia, Urticaria, Eosinophilia, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Eyes Blurred Vision, Fainting, Head Headache, Confusion, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Pain With Urination

Rare Side-Effects

FLAVOXATE : Confusion, Eyes Pain, Skin Irritation, Throat Soreness, Fever

Technical Classification

FLAVOXATE is categorized as: URINARY ANTISPASMODICS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with FLAVOXATE as Ingredient

BLADOSPAS TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVATE 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVDID 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVOCIP 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVOCIP TABFLAVOXATE 200 MG
FLAVOGUARD 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVOMED 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVORIDE 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVORIDE-PLUS TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
FLAVOSPAS 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVOSPAS D 200MG/200MG TABOFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVOSPAS O 200MG/200MG TABOFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVOSPAS TABFLAVOXATE 200 MG
FLAVOTARY 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVOZAN 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
FLAVTB TABFLAVOXATE
HERFLAV 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
JOXATE O 200MG/200MG TABOFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
KONFLAV 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
KONFLAV O 200MG/200MG TABOFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
RELAXURO 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
SPEROXATE 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URELY 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URIFLAX 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URIFREE 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URIFREE O 200MG/200MG TABOFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URIKIND 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URIKIND TABFLAVOXATE 200 MG
URILIV TABFLAVOXATE
URINET 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URIPIL 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URISOL 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URISOL O 200MG/200MG TABOFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URISOL TABFLAVOXATE 200 MG
URISPAS 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
URISPAS TABFLAVOXATE 200 MG
URIXATE TABFLAVOXATE
UROCONKIT 200MG/200MG TABOFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
UROZA 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
UTICEPT 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200 MG
VERIN UTI 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
VOXATE 200MG TABFLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
ZANOCIN F 200MG/200MG TABOFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG
ZENFLOX UTI 200MG/200MG TABOFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG