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

Flavotary Information

Flavotary is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Incontinence. Flavotary also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Flavotary is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Flavotary are Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Flavotary can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Flavotary normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Flavotary's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Flavotary related warnings talks about Flavotary's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Flavotary are listed in the contraindications section below.

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

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

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

Flavotary Benefits & Uses

Flavotary is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Flavotary 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

Flavotary Side Effects

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

Common

Dry Mouth
Drowsiness

Flavotary Related Warnings

Is the use of Flavotary safe for pregnant women?

Flavotary has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Flavotary safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Flavotary on the Kidneys?

Flavotary rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavotary on the Liver?

Flavotary is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavotary on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Flavotary with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Flavotary Contraindications

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

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Flavotary

Is this Flavotary habit forming or addictive?

Flavotary is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Flavotary should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Flavotary for mental disorders.

No

Flavotary Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flavotary

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Flavotary

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flavotary.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flavotary

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Flavotary cause incontinence?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

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

Is Flavotary an antibiotic?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Flavotary 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 Flavotary cause dizziness?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flavotary 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 6 years ago

How to take Flavotary?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Flavotary 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 Flavotary 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

Does Flavotary cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flavotary may cause drowsiness. It is a common side effect of this medicine. You are recommended to not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it causes drowsiness.