Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's

Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's 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).
 
Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Flavoxate' that relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's also helps in relieving the associated pain due to the inflammation and contraction of the urinary bladder due to urinary incontinence.

You are advised to take Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, gastric pain, dry mouth, and drowsiness. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor before taking Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, vertigo and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children below 12 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol while taking Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's. Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's may contain lactose so if you have lactose, sugar, or glucose-galactose intolerance, do not take Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's.

Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called ‘Antispasmdics’ used to relieve and prevent muscle spasms. Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘Flavoxate’ which works by inhibiting bladder contractions in the urinary tract, thereby reducing the associated pain. Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat urinary tract muscle spasms caused due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, prostate gland or urethra. Besides this, Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's 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).

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Gastric pain
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness

Do not take Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction in food passage, muscular inability to swallow, urinary retention, glaucoma, or muscle weakness. Consult your doctor before taking Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Inform your doctor about your health conditions and medications to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's may interact with anti-convulsants (topiramate, valproic acid), anti-histamines (diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, cetirizine), anxiolytics (alprazolam, duloxetine), pain killer (acetaminophen), drugs used to relieve muscle spasm of the urinary tract (oxybutynin), and anti-depressant (fluoxetine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flaxate 200 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have urinary obstruction, gastrointestinal obstruction, or glaucoma.

• TOPIRAMATE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CETIRIZINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• DULOXETINE
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• FLUOXETINE

• Pelvic floor exercises would help treat bladder spasms.
• Avoid foods like sugars, carbonated beverages, tea, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy foods, chocolate, and tea. 
• Limit fluid intake as excess fluid intake could cause an urge to urinate frequently.
• Avoid drinking excess alcohol or caffeine.
• Maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly.
• Quit smoking.

• Urologist might suggest tests like urodynamics test, urine culture,  and bladder function test to diagnose symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB).

The contraction or tightening of bladder muscles causes bladder spasms. This is termed as an overactive bladder. Continuous contractions may cause an urge to urinate. Overactive bladder is characterized by involuntary leakage of urine, excessive urination, and urgent need to urinate. The common causes of bladder spasms are urinary tract infections, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, diabetes, constipation, impaired kidney function, bladder stones, enlarged prostate, or neurological disorders.