Brand Name: UrispasGeneric Name: flavoxate What Is Flavoxate (Urispas)? Flavoxate belongs to the family of drugs known as antispasmodics. It comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth. The medicine works by relaxing the muscle in the bladder wall and lessens contractions of the blader wall. Flavoxate is used to relieve spasms of the urinary tract and bladder, and to treat the symptoms of urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, urinary frequency, urinary leakage and painful or difficult urination. It can also be used for other symptoms determined by your doctor that would benefit from treatment with Flavoxate. How To Take Flavoxate Flavoxate should be taken exactly as directed by your physician. It should be taken at regular intervals with a full glass of water, and it is best to take it on an empty stomach. However, if stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food to avoid this. What Are the Side Effects of Flavoxate? As is true of all prescription medications, taking Flavoxate can cause some unpleasant side effects. A list of common side effects is as follows;
Other, more serious side effects may occur which require immediate medical attention, such as:
Warnings and Precautions Before Taking Flavoxate
What to Do if You Take An Overdose of Flavoxate If you believe that you, or anyone else has taken an overdose of Flavoxate, you must seek medical attention at once. Signs and symptoms of a Flavoxate overdose are not well known but may include the following:
What To Do if You Miss a Dose of Flavoxate A double dose of this medication should never be taken. Take your missed does as soon as you remember it, however, if it is near time for your next regularly scheduled dose, do not make up the missed dose. Take the scheduled dose only. How To Store Flavoxate This medication must be kept at room temperature, stored away from heat, light and moisture. Always keep Flavoxate in the original container provided to you by the pharmacist. As with all prescription medications, Flavoxate should be kept out of the reach of children.
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