SPASONIX 200 Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Flavoxate 200 mg
Manufacturer
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
SPASONIX 200 TABLET contains Flavoxate which belongs to the group of medicines called Urinary Antispasmodics. It is used to manage muscle spasms of the urinary tract. It can also be used to relieve the unpleasant urinary symptoms (such as excessive or painful urination or urinary incontinence) associated with any surgical or diagnostic procedures (such as cystoscopy or catheterisation). Take SPASONIX 200 TABLET preferably after meals or as directed by the physician. Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to understand your existing condition. Before taking SPASONIX 200 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any stomach or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any bleeding in the digestive tract, glaucoma or myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness) as a precaution. SPASONIX 200 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with urinary retention (unable to empty the bladder completely). It is also not suitable for use in children aged below 12 years. Inform your doctor before taking SPASONIX 200 TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common
Uses
OF SPASONIX 200 TABLETIt is used to: manage muscle spasms of the urinary tract relieve unpleasant urinary symptoms (such as excessive or painful urination or urinary incontinence) associated with any surgical or diagnostic procedures
How It Works
SPASONIX 200 TABLET is an antispasmodic medication. It relaxes the muscles surrounding the bladder. This helps in reducing bladder contraction in patients with bladder inflammation which, therefore reduces pain and spasms associated with it. It also helps the bladder to hold a more volume of urine and controls urine flow which helps in reducing unpleasant urinary symptoms.
Directions for Use
Take SPASONIX 200 TABLET preferably after meals or as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking SPASONIX 200 TABLET without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects
taking SPASONIX 200 TABLET are nausea, vomiting and stomach upset. These side effects can be reduced if SPASONIX 200 TABLET is taken with meals. However, consult your doctor if they trouble you. USES OF SPASONIX 200 TABLETIt is used to: manage muscle spasms of the urinary tract relieve unpleasant urinary symptoms (such as excessive or painful urination or urinary incontinence) associated with any surgical or diagnostic procedures HOW SPASONIX 200 TABLET WORKSSPASONIX 200 TABLET is an antispasmodic medication. It relaxes the muscles surrounding the bladder. This helps in reducing bladder contraction in patients with bladder inflammation which, therefore reduces pain and spasms associated with it. It also helps the bladder to hold a more volume of urine and controls urine flow which helps in reducing unpleasant urinary symptoms. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake SPASONIX 200 TABLET preferably after meals or as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking SPASONIX 200 TABLET without consulting your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF SPASONIX 200 TABLETCOMMON nausea UNCOMMON sleepiness problems in vision vomiting dry mouth upset stomach skin rash RARE unable to empty the bladder completely extreme tiredness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYThe safety and effectiveness of SPASONIX 200 TABLET is not established in pregnant women. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking SPASONIX 200 TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby as a precaution. BREASTFEEDINGThe safety and effectiveness of SPASONIX 200 TABLET is not established in breastfeeding women. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking SPASONIX 200 TABLET if wish to breastfeed. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience sleepiness or blurred vision after taking SPASONIX 200 TABLET. KIDNEYSPASONIX 200 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take SPASONIX 200 TABLET if you are allergic to Flavoxate. OTHERSSPASONIX 200 TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have any block or obstruction in the gut have bleeding in your digestive tract have achalasia (muscular inability to swallow) have urinary retention (not able to completely empty your bladder) have glaucoma have myasthenia gravis (a disease which causes general weakness and overtiredness of the muscles) Use in paediatrics: SPASONIX 200 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children (aged below 12 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: SPASONIX 200 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking SPASONIX 200 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more SPASONIX 200 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Flavoxate Pharmacological Category : Antisecretory-antispasmodics Therapeutic Indication : Muscle spasms of urinary tract Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep SPASONIX 200 TABLET out of reach of children Do not store above 30°C
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Last Updated
26 Nov 2022