About flavoxate hcl
Urinary antispasmodic
Used for
- Relieves bladder spasms and urinary urgency, frequency, painful urination, or discomfort.
- May ease symptoms linked to cystitis, prostatitis, or procedures involving the urinary tract.
Usual adult dose
Adults: 100–200 mg by mouth three or four times daily; reduce after symptoms improve.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely used in children; pediatric dosing depends on age and clinical circumstances.
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Nausea or upset stomach
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness or dizziness
Important warnings
- May cause drowsiness or blurred vision; use caution with driving.
- Can worsen urinary retention, glaucoma, or digestive-tract blockage.
- May mask symptoms of urinary infection; it does not treat the infection.
- Seek urgent care for inability to urinate or severe allergic symptoms.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding safety is not well established; discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Other medicines with anticholinergic effects may increase dry mouth, constipation, or blurred vision.
- Alcohol and sedating medicines may worsen drowsiness.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.