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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
Flavoral 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

Not Returnable

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About Flavoral Tablet

Flavoral 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, Flavoral 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).
 
Flavoral Tablet contains 'Flavoxate' that relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. Flavoral 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 Flavoral 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 Flavoral Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Flavoral Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flavoral Tablet may cause drowsiness, vertigo and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Flavoral 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 Flavoral Tablet. Flavoral Tablet may contain lactose so if you have lactose, sugar, or glucose-galactose intolerance, do not take Flavoral Tablet.

Uses of Flavoral Tablet

Treatment of Urinary tract spasm

Medicinal Benefits

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Flavoral Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Flavoral 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 Flavoral Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Flavoral Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flavoral Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Flavoral Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flavoral 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: Flavoral 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 Flavoral 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 Flavoral Tablet. Alcohol intake, along with Flavoral 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 Flavoral 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 Flavoral Tablet or not.

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Driving

Caution

Flavoral 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. Flavoral 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. Flavoral 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

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

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Flavoral Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, Flavoral 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).
Flavoral Tablet relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. Flavoral Tablet also helps in relieving the associated pain.
Flavoral 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 Flavoral 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.
Flavoral Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side-effect. To avoid this, take Flavoral Tablet with food.
Flavoral Tablet is safe for use in diabetes patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have lactose intolerance do not take Flavoral Tablet as it may contain lactose as an additive. Besides this, avoid intake of Flavoral 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.
Flavoral Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, taking Flavoral Tablet with food might help lower stomach upset.
Flavoral Tablet should be taken for as long as your doctor has prescribed it depending on your medical condition.
No, Flavoral 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 Flavoral 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, Flavoral Tablet is not a narcotic or an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic medicine which helps relieve and prevent muscle spasms.
Flavoral Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antispasmodics that prevent and treat muscle spasms. Flavoral Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscular spasms that may be caused by inflammation of the urethra, prostate gland or bladder.
Flavoral Tablet contains flavoxate, an anti-spasmodic agent that works by relaxing the muscles of the urinary bladder.

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