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

Flavoxate Information

Flavoxate is a prescription medicine. Urinary Incontinence are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Flavoxate have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Flavoxate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Flavoxate are Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flavoxate as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Flavoxate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flavoxate is Mild for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Flavoxate related warnings talks about Flavoxate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Flavoxate contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Flavoxate with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flavoxate is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Flavoxate Benefits & Uses

Flavoxate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Flavoxate 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

Flavoxate Side Effects

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

Common

Dry Mouth
Drowsiness

Flavoxate Related Warnings

Is the use of Flavoxate safe for pregnant women?

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

Mild
Is the use of Flavoxate safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Flavoxate on the Kidneys?

Flavoxate may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavoxate on the Liver?

Flavoxate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavoxate on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Flavoxate with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Flavoxate Contraindications

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

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Flavoxate

Is this Flavoxate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Flavoxate.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Flavoxate as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Flavoxate should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Flavoxate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Flavoxate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flavoxate

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Flavoxate

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flavoxate

Question over 6 years ago

Is Flavoxate an antibiotic?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Flavoxate 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 6 years ago

Is Flavoxate a narcotic?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Flavoxate 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).

Question over 6 years ago

Is it safe to take Flavoxate?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

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

Question about 6 years ago

Does Flavoxate cause incontinence?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Flavoxate doesn't cause incontinence. In fact, in clinical trials, Flavoxate 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 over 5 years ago

Does Flavoxate cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flavoxate 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.