Urivoid 25 Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘Cholinergic agents’ used to treat urinary retention (holding urine in the bladder) due to surgery, childbirth, or bladder muscle problems.

Urivoid 25 Tablet contains ‘bethanechol’ that helps treat the inability to urinate by acting on the bladder muscles. It contracts the detrusor muscle (a bladder muscle) pushing the urine out of the bladder, thus starting the urination process and emptying it. 

Take Urivoid 25 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Urivoid 25 Tablet based on your medical condition. You may experience some side effects such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, urgent desire to urinate, excessive salivation, flushing (reddening of the skin), and sweating. Consult a doctor if these side effects do not go away or worsen.

Do not take Urivoid 25 Tablet if you are allergic to ‘bethanechol’ or any other contents. Before taking Urivoid 25 Tablet , inform your doctor if you have undergone surgery, or previously been diagnosed with gastrointestinal (stomach and intestine) problems, urinary blockages, asthma, heart diseases, hyperthyroidism, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, or blood pressure problems (low or high). Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If Urivoid 25 Tablet is prescribed, do not take alcohol while using Urivoid 25 Tablet , as the condition may worsen due to increased risk of side effects.  It would be best if you refrained from activities that require you to stay alert such as driving or operating heavy machinery as Urivoid 25 Tablet may cause dizziness.

Urivoid 25 Tablet is a cholinergic agent used to treat urinary retention. It works by acting on the detrusor muscle (bladder muscle) to push the urine out of the bladder. The detrusor muscle contracts strong enough to start the micturition (the process of urination), thus emptying the bladder.

Do not take Urivoid 25 Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Urivoid 25 Tablet , inform your doctor if you had recent surgeries, stomach or intestinal ulcers, bladder obstruction, peritonitis (infection of the stomach lining), or inflammatory bowel disease (inflammation of the digestive tract). Use of Urivoid 25 Tablet in the above illnesses may worsen the condition. Urivoid 25 Tablet may cause atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm problems) in patients with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Urivoid 25 Tablet may flare up the symptoms when used in patients with lung diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) as it can constrict the airways. Do not use Urivoid 25 Tablet in patients with heart diseases, hypotension (low blood pressure), bradycardia (low heart rate), seizures, and Parkinson’s disease. Do not consume alcohol as it can increase dizziness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. To avoid dizziness from this medicine, stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position.

• Drink more fluids in the morning and afternoon rather than at night.
• Limit alcohol and caffeine intake. 
• Maintain a healthy weight. Shed excess weight if you are overweight or obese. 
• Consume a healthy diet containing whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Urinary retention: Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder. It occurs due to obstruction in the urinary tract or the presence of weak bladder muscles due to surgery, childbirth, or any underlying conditions.