Flamax-200 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ‘Antispasmdics’ used to relieve and prevent muscle spasms. Flamax-200 Tablet contains ‘Flavoxate’ which works by inhibiting bladder contractions in the urinary tract, thereby reducing the associated pain. Flamax-200 Tablet is used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, Flamax-200 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 Flamax-200 Tablet work?

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

Does Flamax-200 Tablet cause drowsiness?

Flamax-200 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 Flamax-200 Tablet cause dry mouth?

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Flamax-200 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 Flamax-200 Tablet cause stomach upset?

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

I am diabetic. Can I take Flamax-200 Tablet ?

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