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Elflav Benefits & Uses

Elflav is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Elflav 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

Elflav Related Warnings

Is the use of Elflav safe for pregnant women?

Elflav rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Elflav safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Elflav on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Elflav will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Elflav on the Kidneys?

Elflav may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Elflav on the Liver?

Elflav has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Elflav on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Elflav for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Elflav with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Elflav Contraindications

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

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Elflav

Is this Elflav habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Elflav .

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

Elflav does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Elflav only as per medical advice.

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

No, Elflav cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Elflav Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Elflav

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Elflav

Information about the interaction of Elflav and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Elflav

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Elflav work?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Elflav is an anti-spasmodic agent. It relaxes the urinary bladder muscle thus it prevent urgent, frequent, uncontrolled and painful urination.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Elflav

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Elflav available over the counter?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Elflav is not available over the counter. It is a prescription drug. It is available when it is prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Elflav on my own?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Elflav a narcotic?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

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).