Flavocip - 200mg

Flavocip 200 mg (Flavoxate)

Flavocip 200 mg has been extensively used for the treatment of urinary tract disorders which are described as a smooth muscle spasm. Muscle spasm of the urinary tract may be a result of inflammation of urinary bladder, urethra, or prostate gland. The active ingredient of the medicine is flavoxate hydrochloride, which relieves symptoms of urge continence including urine loss, the urgency to avoid, pain during voiding and nocturia.  Flavoxate hydrochloride has antispasmodic properties that prevent bladder contraction in the urinary tract and reduces pain associated with the urinary urge syndrome. The oral medication may also prescribe to people may develop symptoms as a result of cystoscopy or surgery, or cystoscopies such as frequent urination at midnight, painful urination, and the inability to control urine flow. Flavocip is the generic brand for Urispas, which is used as a smooth muscle relaxant in case of urge continence. The medicine is safe and well tolerable, but it is always a wise decision to take it under the supervision of a specialist.

Clinical Uses of Flavocip 200 mg

Urge continence has been treated effectively with Flavocip 200 mg.  The medicine provides relief from overactive bladder, frequent urination, muscle spasm, and other urinary disorders. The oral medication contains Flavoxate as an active ingredient, which works by decreasing the muscle contraction of the bladder. It controls the symptoms of urge continence, nocturia, dysuria and stimulates bladder muscle contraction in patients who suffered from extreme pain during urination. 

Dosing Instructions

Always take Flavocip tablets exactly as recommended by your health care specialist. You should cross-check with your health care provider if you are not sure about the dosing regimen. The dose and duration will be best decided by your health care professional. Several factors need to considered while prescribing Urispas to a patient, and these may include age, sex, and severity of the condition. Usually, it is taken three times a day to control symptoms associated with urinary continence. Do not break the tablet but swallow it whole with a glass of water. To prevent nausea, take the oral medication after consuming food.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not take Flavocip 200 mg tablets if you are having glaucoma, ulcers, stomach problems, or kidney impairment. Discuss with your health care provider about the medications if it is safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Let your health care provider know about any allergies associated with the use of Flavoxate hydrochloride or use any OTC products and dietary supplements. Urispas may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Possible side effects of Flavocip 200 mg

Common side effects of Urispas tablets include blurred vision, photosensitivity, pain in the eyes nausea, and dry mouth. Seek immediate medical attention in case of rare and severe health complications such as persistent fever, irregular heartbeat, and skin rashes. Information given here is based on the active ingredient fo the medicine. The effects and uses of oral medication may differ from person to person. It is advisable to consult a health care provider before taking medicine.