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Indications & Uses
Avox is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Flavoxate works by directly blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in organs supplied by the parasympathetic nervous system. Through this anticholinergic (parasympatholytic) effect, it relaxes bladder smooth muscle, which cuts down how often patients feel the urge to urinate, reduces episodes and intensity of urge incontinence, and helps with urinary retention by allowing more urine to be held per void.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For adults and children over 12 years, the usual dose of Flavoxate Hydrochloride is 100 to 200 mg taken 3 or 4 times a day. The dose may be lowered as symptoms improve. In patients with an infection, treatment is usually continued for as long as antibacterial or anti-infective medicines are being given. Patients with long-standing bladder symptoms may need maintenance treatment over an extended period to get the best results.
Side Effects
Flavoxate may cause nausea and vomiting, dry mouth and throat, nervousness, vertigo, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision, raised pressure inside the eye, difficulty focusing the eyes, hives and other skin reactions, mental confusion, painful urination, fast heartbeat and palpitations, very high fever, and a raised eosinophil count in the blood. Rarely, abdominal pain and difficulty concentrating may occur. Constipation has been reported in patients taking 800 mg to 1.2 g of Flavoxate daily.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Flavox can cause drowsiness, dizziness (vertigo) and eye problems, so be careful with it if your work or daily tasks need a clear mind or good physical coordination. Take extra care if you have any suspicion of glaucoma.
Contraindications
Flavoxate should not be used by patients who have any of the following obstructive conditions: pyloric or duodenal obstruction, obstructive intestinal lesions or ileus, achalasia, gastrointestinal bleeding, or obstructive uropathies of the lower urinary tract.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
There are no well-controlled studies of flavoxate hydrochloride in pregnant women, so it should be used during pregnancy only when it is clearly needed. It is not known whether flavoxate hydrochloride passes into breast milk, so it should be used with caution by women who are breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
An overdose of Flavoxate Hydrochloride can cause an unusually dry mouth and excessive thirst. Nausea and vomiting may follow, along with difficulty in breathing, blurred vision and dilated pupils. The skin can turn flushed and dry. Other signs are muscle weakness, unusual dizziness or drowsiness, restlessness, disorientation and seizures.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Flavoxate Hydrochloride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Avox 200 mg
What is Avox 200 mg Tablet?
Avox 200 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Flavoxate Hydrochloride. It is made by Opsonin Pharma Limited. It belongs to the BPH/ Urinary retention/ Urinary incontinence group of medicines.
What is Avox used for?
Avox is used for: Pain, Urinary Tract Infection.
What are the side effects of Avox?
Flavoxate may cause nausea and vomiting, dry mouth and throat, nervousness, vertigo, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision, raised pressure inside the eye, difficulty focusing the eyes, hives and other skin reactions, mental confusion, painful urination, fast heartbeat and palpitations, very high fever, and a raised eosinophil count in the blood. Rarely, abdominal pain and difficulty concentrating may occur.
Can I take Avox during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
There are no well-controlled studies of flavoxate hydrochloride in pregnant women, so it should be used during pregnancy only when it is clearly needed. It is not known whether flavoxate hydrochloride passes into breast milk, so it should be used with caution by women who are breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Avox?
An overdose of Flavoxate Hydrochloride can cause an unusually dry mouth and excessive thirst. Nausea and vomiting may follow, along with difficulty in breathing, blurred vision and dilated pupils. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Avox?
Store Flavoxate Hydrochloride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Avox?
Avox is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.