Flavoxate (By mouth)
flay-VOX-ate
Treats muscle spasms of the bladder. Relieves painful and difficult urination, relieves pubic area pain, and frequent urination.
Drug classes
Urinary Antispasmodic (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Flavoxate belongs to the group of medicines called antispasmodics. It is taken by mouth to help decrease muscle spasms of the bladder and relieve difficult urination.
Flavoxate is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
It is best to take your medicine on an empty stomach. However, it may be taken with milk or food to avoid stomach upset.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to flavoxate.
Warnings
Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a bleeding disorder, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, or intestinal or urinary tract blockage.
Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Flavoxate may make you dizzy or drowsy, be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
Possible side effects
Summary More details
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Skin rash, severe itching or hives
Confusion
Red and warm skin
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Dizziness, drowsiness
Eye(s) sensitive to bright light
Blurred vision
Dry mouth or throat
Nervousness
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
More side effects of this drug
Brand names include
Urispas
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
