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Flavate Information

Flavate is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Incontinence. The alternative uses of Flavate have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flavate. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Flavate include Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Flavate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Flavate 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flavate is Mild for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Flavate has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flavate related warnings section.

The section on Flavate contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Flavate may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Flavate is safe while driving, and is addiction.

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

Flavate Benefits & Uses

Flavate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Flavate 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

Flavate Related Warnings

Is the use of Flavate safe for pregnant women?

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

Mild
Is the use of Flavate safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Flavate for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Flavate on the Kidneys?

Flavate rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavate on the Liver?

Flavate is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavate on the Heart?

Flavate is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Flavate with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Flavate Contraindications

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

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Flavate

Is this Flavate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Flavate has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Flavate since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Flavate only as per medical advice.

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

Flavate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Flavate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flavate

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Flavate together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Flavate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flavate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flavate

Question over 5 years ago

Is Flavate an antibiotic?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Flavate is not an antibiotic. 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).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Flavate cause incontinence?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Flavate doesn't cause incontinence. In fact, in clinical trials, Flavate 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Flavate

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Flavate 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. Flavate 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 6 years ago

How does Flavate work?

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

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can Flavate cause nausea?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Yes, Flavate may cause nausea. Some of the other side effects caused by Flavate are eye pain, blurred vision, increased sensitivity of the eye to pain, dry mouth or throat, stomach upset and vomiting. Nausea can be prevented and managed by eating ginger, using peppermint aromatherapy, using acupuncture or acupressure, inhaling lemons, taking deep breaths, using certain spices, relaxing the muscles, taking vitamin b6 supplements and avoiding large meals can help.