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About FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE

FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE belongs to the group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to treat muscle spasms of the urinary tract, which could occur due to inflammation of the bladder, urethra, or prostate gland. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE is also used to relieve symptoms that may occur due to surgery, painful urination, inability to control urine flow, and excessive urination at night. An overactive bladder is the contraction or tightening of bladder muscles that cause bladder spasms.
 
FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE contains 'Flavoxate hydrochloride' that relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, excessive or uncontrolled urination. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE also helps in relieving the associated pain due to the inflammation and contraction of the urinary bladder due to urinary incontinence.

You are advised to take FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, gastric pain, dry mouth, and drowsiness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Do not take FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction in food passage, muscular inability to swallow, urinary retention, closed-angle glaucoma (eye pressure disease), or muscle weakness. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE may cause drowsiness, vertigo and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE is not recommended for children below 12 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established. 

Uses of FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Muscle spasms of urinary tract

Medicinal Benefits

FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics used to relieve and prevent muscle spasms. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE works by inhibiting bladder contractions in the urinary tract, thereby reducing the associated pain. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE treats urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE also relieves symptoms that arise after the surgery, cystoscopy or catheterisation like dysuria (painful urination), nocturia (excessive urination at night) and the inability to control urine flow (urinary incontinence).

Directions for Use

Take FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE with food. Swallow FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE as a whole with water; do not chew, break, or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Gastric pain
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction in food passage, muscular inability to swallow, urinary retention, glaucoma, or muscle weakness. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE only if the benefits outweigh the risks. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Inform your doctor about your health conditions and medications to rule out any side effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE may interact with anti-convulsant (topiramate and valproic acid), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, and cetirizine), anti-anxiety (alprazolam and duloxetine), pain killer (acetaminophen), anti-cholinergic (oxybutynin), and anti-depressant (fluoxetine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have urinary obstruction, gastrointestinal obstruction, muscle weakness, gastrointestinal bleeding, or glaucoma.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

  • TOPIRAMATE
  • VALPROIC ACID
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CHLORPHENIRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • OXYBUTYNIN
  • FLUOXETINE
  • Safety Advice

    • Safety Warning

      Alcohol

      unsafe

      You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE. Alcohol intake, along with FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE, may cause increased drowsiness.

    • Safety Warning

      Pregnancy

      caution

      Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

    • Safety Warning

      Breast Feeding

      caution

      Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE or not.

    • Safety Warning

      Driving

      caution

      FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE may cause drowsiness and vision disturbances; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy.

    • Safety Warning

      Liver

      caution

      Dose adjustment may be needed. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

    • Safety Warning

      Kidney

      caution

      Dose adjustment may be needed. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

    • Safety Warning

      Children

      unsafe

      FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE is not recommended for children below 12 years as efficacy and safety have not been established.

    Habit Forming

    No

    Diet & Lifestyle Advise

    • Pelvic floor exercises would help treat bladder spasms.
    • Avoid foods like sugars, carbonated beverages, tea, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy foods, chocolate, and tea. 
    • Limit fluid intake, as excess fluid intake could cause an urge to urinate frequently.
    • Avoid drinking excess alcohol or caffeine.
    • Maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly.
    • Quit smoking.

    Special Advise

    • Do not take FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE if you have lactose intolerance, as FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE may contain lactose.
    • A urologist might suggest tests like urodynamics test, urine culture, and bladder function test to diagnose symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB).

    Patients Concern

    Disease/Condition Glossary

    The contraction or tightening of bladder muscles causes bladder spasms. This is termed an overactive bladder. Continuous contractions may cause an urge to urinate. Overactive bladder is characterised by involuntary leakage of urine, excessive urination, and urgent need to urinate. The common causes of bladder spasms are urinary tract infections, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, diabetes, constipation, impaired kidney function, bladder stones, enlarged prostate, or neurological disorders. 

    FAQs

    How does FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE work?

    FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, excessive or uncontrolled urination. FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE also helps in relieving the associated pain.

    Does FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE cause dry mouth?

    Dry mouth could be a side-effect of FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

    Are BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia) and OAB (overactive bladder) the same?

    There is some overlap between the symptoms of both OAB and BPH. OAB occurs due to malfunctioning of the nerves that trigger uncontrolled urinary bladder muscle contractions. The main symptom of OAB is a sudden urge to urinate that’s hard to control, which is stressful. On the other hand, BPH occurs due to an enlarged prostate gland, which puts pressure on the urinary bladder, thereby blocking urine with pain.

    Is FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE safe for patients with glaucoma?

    Avoid taking FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE if you are being treated for glaucoma. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

    Is FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE used to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder?

    FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE is used to treat symptoms of the bladder such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, bladder pain, increased night-time urination, and urine leakage associated with prostate enlargement, overactive bladder, irritation of the urethra, or bladder infections.

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