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

Flavoxate Information

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

Flavoxate Benefits & Uses

Flavoxate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Flavoxate 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

Flavoxate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flavoxate is used -

Common

Dry Mouth
Drowsiness

Flavoxate Related Warnings

Is the use of Flavoxate safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Flavoxate.

Mild
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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Flavoxate on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Flavoxate on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavoxate on the Liver?

Side effects of Flavoxate rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavoxate on the Heart?

You can take Flavoxate without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Flavoxate with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Flavoxate Contraindications

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

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Flavoxate

Is this Flavoxate habit forming or addictive?

Flavoxate is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Flavoxate only as per medical advice.

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

No, Flavoxate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Flavoxate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flavoxate

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Flavoxate and food will interact.

Unknown
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.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flavoxate

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Flavoxate cause dizziness?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flavoxate 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

How to take Flavoxate?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Flavoxate 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 Flavoxate at exactly the same time every day so that you do not miss the dose. Follow the directions given by your doctor completely.

Question about 5 years ago

Is it safe to take Flavoxate?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, it is safe to take Flavoxate for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, Flavoxate may cause some common side effects like blurred vision, dry mouth or throat, stomach upset and vomiting.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Flavoxate a painkiller?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Flavoxate can be used as a painkiller, for alleviating the bladder pain or painful urination.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I develop allergy to Flavoxate?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, you may develop an allergy to Flavoxate in rare instances. You may develop a rash, an itch, swelling and redness around the mouth, lips, and tongue. Please inform you, doctor, immediately if you develop any such symptom. Allergy can be managed by taking a histamine blocker, applying a cold compress to the areas of redness and swelling, taking paracetamol or similar products for relieving pain, applying calamine lotion to the affected area.