Urispas (Flavoxate)

Information about Urispas (Flavoxate)

Urispas is a medication primarily used to treat symptoms associated with overactive bladder and urinary tract disorders. The active ingredient, flavoxate, is an anticholinergic drug that works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and urinary tract, which helps reduce symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, and discomfort.

Product Highlights

• Helps reduce urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence.
• Assists in alleviating discomfort and spasms caused by conditions affecting the urinary tract, such as cystitis or prostatitis.
• It’s often prescribed to reduce pain or discomfort associated with muscle spasms in the bladder.

Key Ingredient

• Flavoxate 

Key Benefits

• Helps patients manage frequent and urgent urination.
• Relieves pain and spasms associated with urinary tract infections or other bladder conditions.
• Provides relief from bladder spasms by relaxing the smooth muscles of the bladder and urinary tract.

Direction of Use

• The usual dose is 1 tablet (around 100mg) taken 3 to 4 times a day, but the specific dosage may vary based on the doctor’s recommendation and individual health conditions.
• The tablet should be taken orally with a glass of water. It’s best taken with or after meals to help reduce the risk of stomach upset.

Safety Concerns

• Mild side effects may include dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, or constipation.
• Rarely, some patients may experience confusion, hallucinations, or difficulty urinating, which should be addressed by a healthcare provider immediately.
• May interact with other medications, especially other anticholinergics or drugs affecting the bladder, so it's important to disclose all current medications to your healthcare provider.
• Older adults may be more susceptible to side effects like confusion and urinary retention, so dose adjustments may be necessary.

Avoid Urispas (Flavoxate) If

• If you have a known allergy to flavoxate or similar medications, avoid using Urispas.
• Do not take Urispas if you have urinary retention or severe bladder outflow obstruction.
• People with narrow-angle glaucoma should avoid using flavoxate as it can increase eye pressure.
• Those with significant liver or kidney dysfunction should avoid using this medication or take it with caution.
• It is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.