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Elflav 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Elflav is used -
Common
Is the use of Elflav safe for pregnant women?
Elflav has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Elflav safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Elflav in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Elflav is unavailable.
What is the effect of Elflav on the Kidneys?
Elflav may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Elflav on the Liver?
Elflav has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Elflav on the Heart?
Elflav is not harmful for the heart.
Elflav 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 Elflav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elflav habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Elflav is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Elflav since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Elflav is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Elflav for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Elflav
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Elflav , due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elflav
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Elflav with alcohol.
Elflav is an anti-spasmodic agent. It relaxes the urinary bladder muscle thus it prevent urgent, frequent, uncontrolled and painful urination.
Elflav is the brand name for flavoxate. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics (agents that prevent and relieve muscle spasms). It is available in the form of tablets. Elflav is used to treat overactive bladder, a condition in which bladder muscles contract uncontrollably causing frequent and urgent need to urinate. It is also used to treat frequent, painful and nighttime urination. In addition, it is also used for treating urgency arising from the infections of bladder, prostate, and kidneys.
No, Elflav is not available over the counter. It is a prescription drug. It is available when it is prescribed by a doctor.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue Elflav on your own. Taking Elflav for too long or discontinuing abruptly can cause serious adverse effects. Therefore, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor.
No, Elflav is not a narcotic. It is an anti-spasmodic agent which is used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which bladder muscles contract uncontrollably causing frequent and urgent need to urinate).
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