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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:20 PM IST
Bladovox 200mg Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, it 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). It contains Flavoxate, which relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. It also helps in relieving the associated pain due to the inflammation and contraction of the urinary bladder due to urinary incontinence. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, gastric pain, dry mouth, and drowsiness.
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Composition

FLAVOXATE-200MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

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About Bladovox 200mg Tablet

Bladovox 200mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, Bladovox 200mg Tablet 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).
 
Bladovox 200mg Tablet contains 'Flavoxate' that relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. Bladovox 200mg Tablet 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 Bladovox 200mg Tablet 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.
 
Consult your doctor before taking Bladovox 200mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Bladovox 200mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Bladovox 200mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, vertigo and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Bladovox 200mg Tablet should not be given to children below 12 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol while taking Bladovox 200mg Tablet. Bladovox 200mg Tablet may contain lactose so if you have lactose, sugar, or glucose-galactose intolerance, do not take Bladovox 200mg Tablet.

Uses of Bladovox 200mg Tablet

Treatment of Urinary tract spasm

Medicinal Benefits

Bladovox 200mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ‘Antispasmdics’ used to relieve and prevent muscle spasms. Bladovox 200mg Tablet contains ‘Flavoxate’ which works by inhibiting bladder contractions in the urinary tract, thereby reducing the associated pain. Bladovox 200mg Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, Bladovox 200mg Tablet 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 Bladovox 200mg Tablet with food. Do not chew, break, or crush Bladovox 200mg Tablet; swallow it as a whole with water. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Bladovox 200mg Tablet based on your medical condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Bladovox 200mg Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Bladovox 200mg Tablet 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 before taking Bladovox 200mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Bladovox 200mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Bladovox 200mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Bladovox 200mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Bladovox 200mg Tablet 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: Bladovox 200mg Tablet may interact with anti-convulsants (topiramate, valproic acid), anti-histamines (diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, cetirizine), anxiolytics (alprazolam, duloxetine), pain killer (acetaminophen), drugs used to relieve muscle spasm of the urinary tract (oxybutynin), and anti-depressant (fluoxetine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Bladovox 200mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. 

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

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TOPIRAMATE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • FLUOXETINE

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, exercise regularly.
  • Quit smoking.

Special Advise

  • Urologist might suggest tests like urodynamics test, urine culture,  and bladder function test to diagnose symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB).

Disease/Condition Glossary

The contraction or tightening of bladder muscles causes bladder spasms. This is termed as an overactive bladder. Continuous contractions may cause an urge to urinate. Overactive bladder is characterized 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.  

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bladovox 200mg Tablet. Alcohol intake, along with Bladovox 200mg Tablet, may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe you Bladovox 200mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Bladovox 200mg Tablet or not.

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Driving

Caution

Bladovox 200mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and vision disturbances; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Bladovox 200mg Tablet 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.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Bladovox 200mg Tablet 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.

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Children

Unsafe

Bladovox 200mg Tablet should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

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72, Ist Floor, 5Th Main Road Chamarajpet, Bengaluru 560 018 India
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FAQs

Bladovox 200mg Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, Bladovox 200mg Tablet 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).
Bladovox 200mg Tablet relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. Bladovox 200mg Tablet also helps in relieving the associated pain.
Bladovox 200mg Tablet causes drowsiness and vision disturbances. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Bladovox 200mg Tablet. 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.
Bladovox 200mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side-effect. To avoid this, take Bladovox 200mg Tablet with food.
Bladovox 200mg Tablet is safe for use in diabetes patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have lactose intolerance do not take Bladovox 200mg Tablet as it may contain lactose as an additive. Besides this, avoid intake of Bladovox 200mg Tablet if you have glucose-galactose or Lapp intolerance.
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 while the urinary bladder is filling with urine. 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 enlarged prostate gland, which puts pressure on the urinary bladder, thereby blocking urine with pain.
Bladovox 200mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, taking Bladovox 200mg Tablet with food might help lower stomach upset.
Bladovox 200mg Tablet should be taken for as long as your doctor has prescribed it depending on your medical condition.
No, Bladovox 200mg Tablet is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves and prevents muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract.
The side effects of Bladovox 200mg Tablet include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, gastric pain, dry mouth, and drowsiness. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
No, Bladovox 200mg Tablet is not a narcotic or an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic medicine which helps relieve and prevent muscle spasms.
Bladovox 200mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antispasmodics that prevent and treat muscle spasms. Bladovox 200mg Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscular spasms that may be caused by inflammation of the urethra, prostate gland or bladder.
Bladovox 200mg Tablet contains flavoxate, an anti-spasmodic agent that works by relaxing the muscles of the urinary bladder.

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