Voxate: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Voxate Information

Voxate is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Incontinence are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Voxate have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Voxate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Voxate include Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Voxate as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Voxate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Voxate's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Voxate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Voxate related warnings section.

The section on Voxate contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Voxate have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Voxate is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Voxate Benefits & Uses
Voxate Dosage & How to Take
Voxate Side Effects
Voxate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Voxate with Other Drugs
Voxate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Voxate
Voxate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Voxate Benefits & Uses

Voxate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Voxate Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Voxate Related Warnings

Is the use of Voxate safe for pregnant women?

Voxate has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Voxate safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Voxate for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Voxate on the Kidneys?

Voxate may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Voxate on the Liver?

Side effects of Voxate rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Voxate on the Heart?

Using Voxate does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Voxate with Other Drugs

Voxate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Voxate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Voxate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Voxate

Is this Voxate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Voxate has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Voxate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Voxate only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Voxate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Voxate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Voxate

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Voxate with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Voxate

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Voxate with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Voxate

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Voxate?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Voxate is available in the form of a tablet. It is taken orally or by mouth twice daily with or without food (Food does not affect the absorption of medicine) depending upon the condition of the patient. It is important to take Voxate at exactly the same time every day so that you do not miss the dose. Follow the directions given by your doctor completely.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Voxate

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Voxate 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. Voxate 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Voxate cause dizziness?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Voxate may cause dizziness. It is one of the serious side effects. Dizziness is a feeling of light-headedness when one might feel unstable and disoriented. Dizziness can be prevented by removing tripping hazards in the home, avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine which can worsen the symptoms, drinking enough fluids and getting plenty of sleep.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Voxate cause incontinence?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Voxate doesn't cause incontinence. In fact, in clinical trials, Voxate has shown improvement in the symptoms of urinary incontinence. Urinary continence can be prevented or managed by doing pelvic floor exercises, quitting smoking, maintain the healthy weight, eat more fibre to prevent constipation which causes urinary incontinence.