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Composition

FLAVOXATE-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Konverge Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Konflav 200mg Tablet

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

Uses of Konflav 200mg Tablet

Treatment of Urinary tract spasm

Medicinal Benefits

Konflav 200mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ‘Antispasmdics’ used to relieve and prevent muscle spasms. Konflav 200mg Tablet contains ‘Flavoxate’ which works by inhibiting bladder contractions in the urinary tract, thereby reducing the associated pain. Konflav 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, Konflav 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).

Side Effects of Konflav 200mg Tablet

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

Directions for Use

Take Konflav 200mg Tablet with food. Do not chew, break, or crush Konflav 200mg Tablet; swallow it as a whole with water. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Konflav 200mg Tablet based on your medical condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Konflav 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 Konflav 200mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Konflav 200mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Konflav 200mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Konflav 200mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Konflav 200mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Inform your doctor about your health conditions and medications to rule out any side effects.

Therapeutic Class

CHOLINERGIC AGENTS

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Konflav 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 Konflav 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

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.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Konflav 200mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Konflav 200mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include severe drowsiness, fever, hallucinations, severe dizziness, shortness of breath or troubled breathing, clumsiness or unsteadiness, nervousness/restlessness/unusual excitement or irritability. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

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 Konflav 200mg Tablet. Alcohol intake, along with Konflav 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 Konflav 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 Konflav 200mg Tablet or not.

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Driving

Caution

Konflav 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. Konflav 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. Konflav 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

Konflav 200mg 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

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

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