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

Flavoride Information

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

The optimal dosage of Flavoride is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Flavoride include Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Flavoride can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Flavoride are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Flavoride's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Flavoride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Flavoride contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Flavoride have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Flavoride Benefits & Uses

Flavoride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Flavoride 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

Flavoride Side Effects

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

Common

Dry Mouth
Drowsiness

Flavoride Related Warnings

Is the use of Flavoride safe for pregnant women?

Flavoride has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Flavoride safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Flavoride on the Kidneys?

Flavoride rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavoride on the Liver?

Flavoride is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flavoride on the Heart?

Flavoride is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Flavoride with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Flavoride Contraindications

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

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Flavoride

Is this Flavoride habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Flavoride has not been reported.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Flavoride only as per medical advice.

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

No, Flavoride is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Flavoride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flavoride

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Flavoride

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flavoride

Question about 6 years ago

What is Flavoride

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Flavoride 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. Flavoride 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 over 5 years ago

Does Flavoride cause constipation?

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

No, Flavoride 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 5 years ago

Does Flavoride cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flavoride 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is it safe to take Flavoride?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Flavoride cause incontinence?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

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