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Flavoxate is a prescription medicine. Urinary Incontinence are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Flavoxate have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Flavoxate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Flavoxate are Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flavoxate as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Flavoxate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flavoxate is Mild for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Flavoxate related warnings talks about Flavoxate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Flavoxate contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Flavoxate with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flavoxate is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Flavoxate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Flavoxate safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Flavoxate.
Is the use of Flavoxate safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Flavoxate for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Flavoxate on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flavoxate on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flavoxate on the Liver?
Side effects of Flavoxate rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Flavoxate on the Heart?
You can take Flavoxate without any fear of damage to the heart.
Flavoxate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flavoxate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flavoxate habit forming or addictive?
Flavoxate is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Flavoxate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flavoxate only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flavoxate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Flavoxate
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Flavoxate and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flavoxate
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flavoxate with alcohol will be.
No, Flavoxate doesn't cause constipation. Constipation can be prevented or managed by drinking more water, eating more fiber, exercising more, taking laxatives, probiotics, eating magnesium and prunes and avoiding dairy.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue Flavoxate on your own. Taking Flavoxate for too long or discontinuing abruptly can cause serious adverse effects. Therefore, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor.
Flavoxate is an anti-spasmodic agent. It relaxes the urinary bladder muscle thus it prevent urgent, frequent, uncontrolled and painful urination.
No, Flavoxate is not available over the counter. It is a prescription drug. It is available when it is prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, Flavoxate can be used as a painkiller, for alleviating the bladder pain or painful urination.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118