Uses of Flavoxate

Flavoxate is used to treat muscle spasms of the urinary tract. It can also be used to relieve the unpleasant urinary symptoms (such as excessive or painful urination or urinary incontinence) associated with any surgical or diagnostic procedures (such as cystoscopy or catheterisation).

Therapeutic Category

Flavoxate: Urinary Antispasmodics

How Flavoxate works

Flavoxate relaxes the muscles surrounding the bladder. This helps in reducing bladder contraction in patients with bladder inflammation which, therefore reduces pain and spasms associated with it. It also helps the bladder to hold a more volume of urine and controls urine flow which helps in reducing unpleasant urinary symptoms.

Common side effects of Flavoxate

• nausea

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• In case of accidental overdosage or ingestion

Health Tips for Flavoxate

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Hydration is important for bladder health and lowering the incidence of urinary tract infections
• Do not drive or operate any machines if you experience sleepiness or blurred vision after taking this medicine
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated. However, heavy fluid intake close to bedtime should be avoided to reduce the need for frequent urination during the night
• Caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods are bladder irritants that should be avoided or limited. The resulting substances can aggravate urinary symptoms and cause pain
• Losing weight if you are overweight or obese can help relieve BPH symptoms. Regular physical activity and eating a well-balanced diet will help you maintain a healthy weight
• Pelvic floor exercises, often known as Kegel exercises, can help strengthen pelvic muscles and improve bladder control