Flavistrong 200 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Numera Life Sciences |
| Active Ingredient | Flavoxate (200mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Spasmolytic Flavone Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | UROLOGY |
| Action Class | Direct antispasmodic (Bladder) |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 693 |
FAQ
What is Flavistrong 200?
Flavistrong 200 it belongs to a group of medicines which relieve and prevent muscle spasms. Flavistrong 200 is used to treat muscle spasms of the urinary tract which may be a result of inflammation of the bladder, prostate gland or urethra. It can also be used to relieve symptoms due to surgery, cystoscopy or catheterisation like painful urination, excessive urination at night and the inability to control urine flow. Flavistrong 200 is an anti-spasmodic, medicines which relieve and prevent muscle spasms. It works by reducing the muscle contractions of your bladder and increasing the volume of urine that your bladder can hold. This will help reduce your symptoms of passing urine unexpectedly and frequently.
Is Flavistrong 200 anticholinergic or narcotic or an antibiotic?
Flavistrong 200 is an anti-spasmodic, medicines which relieve and prevent muscle spasms
What if you forget to take Flavistrong Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Flavistrong 200, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Flavistrong 200 Tablet Reviews
Flavistrong 200 is used to treat and prevent muscle spasms of the urinary tract (the urine passing tube). It relaxes the muscles of the urinary tract to relieve symptoms like painful urination, excessive urination at night, and the inability to control urine flow.
Flavistrong 200 is best taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, fever, sweating, palpitations, and nervousness. The side effects may be avoided by drinking plenty of water. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any health conditions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Glaucoma (a disease associated with increased eye pressure) patients should be extra careful while receiving the treatment, and they must inform the doctor before initiating it.
Flavistrong 200 is best taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, fever, sweating, palpitations, and nervousness. The side effects may be avoided by drinking plenty of water. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any health conditions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Glaucoma (a disease associated with increased eye pressure) patients should be extra careful while receiving the treatment, and they must inform the doctor before initiating it.
How Flavistrong 200 Tablet Works
Flavistrong 200 is anti-spasmodic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination, and relieves associated pain.
How to Use Flavistrong 200 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flavistrong 200 is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Flavistrong 200 Tablet
- In Treatment of Muscle spasms of the urinary tract: Flavistrong 200 helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, frequent, or nighttime urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This medicine starts acting very quickly, within 2 to 3 hours and helps you live a better quality of life. Take it exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of Flavistrong 200 Tablet
- Treatment of Muscle spasms of the urinary tract
Flavistrong 200 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flavistrong 200 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Flavistrong 200 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flavistrong 200 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Flavistrong 200 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may experience drowsiness, blurred vision or vertigo whilst taking Flavistrong 200. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Flavistrong 200 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flavistrong 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Flavistrong 200 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Quick Tips
- It may also be used to relieve symptoms such as painful urination, excessive urination at night and the inability to control urine flow.
- Flavistrong 200 helps in the treatment and prevention of muscle spasms of the urinary tract.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
- It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (a disease associated with increased eye pressure).
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Chewing sugarless gum and drinking plenty of water may help.
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