Axovol 200mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ‘Antispasmdics’ used to relieve and prevent muscle spasms. Axovol 200mg Tablet contains ‘Flavoxate’ which works by inhibiting bladder contractions in the urinary tract, thereby reducing the associated pain. Axovol 200mg Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, Axovol 200mg Tablet also relieves symptoms that arise after the surgery, cystoscopy or catheterisation like dysuria (painful urination), nocturia (excessive urination at night) and the inability to control urine flow (urinary incontinence).

FAQs

How does Axovol 200mg Tablet work?

Axovol 200mg Tablet relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. Axovol 200mg Tablet also helps in relieving the associated pain.

Does Axovol 200mg Tablet cause drowsiness?

Axovol 200mg Tablet causes drowsiness and vision disturbances. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.

Does Axovol 200mg Tablet cause dry mouth?

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Axovol 200mg Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Does Axovol 200mg Tablet cause stomach upset?

Axovol 200mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side-effect. To avoid this, take Axovol 200mg Tablet with food.

I am diabetic. Can I take Axovol 200mg Tablet?

Axovol 200mg Tablet is safe for use in diabetes patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have lactose intolerance do not take Axovol 200mg Tablet as it may contain lactose as an additive. Besides this, avoid intake of Axovol 200mg Tablet if you have glucose-galactose or Lapp intolerance.

Is BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia) and OAB (overactive bladder) same?

There is some overlap between the symptoms of both OAB and BPH. OAB occurs due to malfunctioning of the nerves that trigger uncontrolled urinary bladder muscle contractions while the urinary bladder is filling with urine. The main symptom of OAB is a sudden urge to urinate that’s hard to control, which is stressful. On the other hand, BPH occurs due to enlarged prostate gland, which puts pressure on the urinary bladder, thereby blocking urine with pain.