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

Herflav Information

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

The right dosage of Herflav depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 side effects typically associated with Herflav include Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Herflav can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Herflav go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Herflav's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Herflav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Herflav related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Herflav contraindications section.

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

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Herflav is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Herflav Benefits & Uses

Herflav is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Herflav 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

Herflav Related Warnings

Is the use of Herflav safe for pregnant women?

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

Mild
Is the use of Herflav safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Herflav on the Kidneys?

Herflav may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Herflav on the Liver?

Herflav has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Herflav on the Heart?

Herflav is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Herflav with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Herflav Contraindications

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

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Herflav

Is this Herflav habit forming or addictive?

Herflav is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Herflav since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Herflav is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Herflav is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Herflav Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Herflav

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Herflav

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Herflav

Question over 5 years ago

Does Herflav cause constipation?

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

No, Herflav 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 almost 6 years ago

Is it safe to take Herflav?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

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

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Herflav

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Herflav 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. Herflav 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 Herflav a painkiller?

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

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Herflav an antibiotic?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Herflav 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).