What is Flavoxate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Flavoxate overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Urispas

Generic Names:

  • Flavoxate Hcl

Uses:

  • Treats muscle spasms of the bladder. Relieves painful and difficult urination, relieves pubic area pain, and frequent urination.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Urinary Antispasmodic

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Flavoxate used for?

What form(s) does Flavoxate come in

  • Tablet

What are common Flavoxate doses?

  • Tablet 100MG

Common Flavoxate prescriptions

  • flavoxATE HCl
    100mg tablet

How to take Flavoxate

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.

  • Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.

  • It is best to take your medicine on an empty stomach. However, it may be taken with milk or food to avoid stomach upset.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.

  • Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.

  • It is best to take your medicine on an empty stomach. However, it may be taken with milk or food to avoid stomach upset.

What to do if you miss a dose of Flavoxate

  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

  • If it is almost time for your next regular dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

Flavoxate contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to flavoxate.

Flavoxate warnings

  • Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a bleeding disorder, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, or intestinal or urinary tract blockage.

  • Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

  • Flavoxate may make you dizzy or drowsy, be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.

  • Confusion

  • Red and warm skin

  • Fever or sore throat

Flavoxate interactions

  • Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a bleeding disorder, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, or intestinal or urinary tract blockage.

  • Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

  • Flavoxate may make you dizzy or drowsy, be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.

Flavoxate side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Fast or irregular heartbeat

  • Shortness of breath

  • Skin rash, severe itching or hives

  • Confusion

  • Red and warm skin

  • Fever or sore throat

  • Nausea and vomiting

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Eye(s) sensitive to bright light

  • Nervousness

  • Blurred vision

  • Headache

  • Dry mouth or throat

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Dizziness, drowsiness

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