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Flavosil 200 mg Tablet 10'S

Flavosil 200 mg Tablet 10'S

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Composition

FLAVOXATE-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Shilar Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Flavosil 200 mg Tablet

Flavosil 200 mg 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, Flavosil 200 mg 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).
 
Flavosil 200 mg Tablet contains 'Flavoxate' that relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Flavosil 200 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flavosil 200 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, vertigo and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg Tablet . Flavosil 200 mg Tablet may contain lactose so if you have lactose, sugar, or glucose-galactose intolerance, do not take Flavosil 200 mg Tablet .

Uses of Flavosil 200 mg Tablet

Treatment of Urinary tract spasm

Medicinal Benefits

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Flavosil 200 mg Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Flavosil 200 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flavosil 200 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Flavosil 200 mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flavosil 200 mg 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: Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg Tablet . Alcohol intake, along with Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg Tablet or not.

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Driving

Caution

Flavosil 200 mg 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. Flavosil 200 mg 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. Flavosil 200 mg 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

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SANSHIS PHARMACEUTICALS, 30/A,BAROBAGAN LANE, P.O.-MALLICKPARA,P.S.-SERAMPORE, PIN-712203.
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FAQs

Flavosil 200 mg Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, Flavosil 200 mg 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).
Flavosil 200 mg Tablet relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. Flavosil 200 mg Tablet also helps in relieving the associated pain.
Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg 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.
Flavosil 200 mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side-effect. To avoid this, take Flavosil 200 mg Tablet with food.
Flavosil 200 mg Tablet is safe for use in diabetes patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have lactose intolerance do not take Flavosil 200 mg Tablet as it may contain lactose as an additive. Besides this, avoid intake of Flavosil 200 mg 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.
Flavosil 200 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, taking Flavosil 200 mg Tablet with food might help lower stomach upset.
Flavosil 200 mg Tablet should be taken for as long as your doctor has prescribed it depending on your medical condition.
No, Flavosil 200 mg 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 Flavosil 200 mg 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, Flavosil 200 mg Tablet is not a narcotic or an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic medicine which helps relieve and prevent muscle spasms.
Flavosil 200 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antispasmodics that prevent and treat muscle spasms. Flavosil 200 mg Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscular spasms that may be caused by inflammation of the urethra, prostate gland or bladder.
Flavosil 200 mg Tablet contains flavoxate, an anti-spasmodic agent that works by relaxing the muscles of the urinary bladder.

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