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

Flavoxite Benefits & Uses

Flavoxite is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Flavoxite 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

Flavoxite Side Effects

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

Common

Dry Mouth
Drowsiness

Flavoxite Related Warnings

Is the use of Flavoxite safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Flavoxite has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Flavoxite safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Flavoxite in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Flavoxite on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Flavoxite on the Liver?

Side effects of Flavoxite rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavoxite on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Flavoxite with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Flavoxite Contraindications

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

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Flavoxite

Is this Flavoxite habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Flavoxite has not been reported.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Flavoxite is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Flavoxite cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Flavoxite Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flavoxite

There is no information on the effects of taking Flavoxite with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Flavoxite

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flavoxite

Question over 5 years ago

Does Flavoxite cause constipation?

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

No, Flavoxite doesn't cause constipation. Constipation can be prevented or managed by drinking more water, eating more fiber, exercising more, taking laxatives, probiotics, eating magnesium and prunes and avoiding dairy.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Flavoxite work?

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

Flavoxite 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

How long do I need to take Flavoxite?

Flavoxite must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed your doctor. Taking it for a prolonged period might cause an overdose while taking it for a less period of time might not produce an efficacious effect.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Flavoxite?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Is it safe to take Flavoxite?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

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