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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Uroxate
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Uroxate uses
- Indications and usage
- Contraindications
- Warnings
- Precautions
- Adverse reactions
- Overdosage
- Dosage and administration
- How supplied
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Uroxate HCl tablets are indicated for symptomatic relief of dysuria, urgency, nocturia, suprapubic pain, frequency and incontinence as may occur in cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, urethrocystitis/urethrotrigonitis. Uroxate HCl tablets are not indicated for definitive treatment, but are compatible with drugs used for the treatment of urinary tract infections.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Uroxate HCl tablets are contraindicated in patients who have any of the following obstructive conditions: pyloric or duodenal obstruction, obstructive intestinal lesions or ileus, achalasia, gastrointestinal hemorrhage and obstructive uropathies of the lower urinary tract.
WARNINGS
Uroxate HCl should be given cautiously in patients with suspected glaucoma.
PRECAUTIONS
Information for Patients:
Patients should be informed that if drowsiness and blurred vision occur, they should not operate a motor vehicle or machinery or participate in activities where alertness is required.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility:
Mutagenicity studies and long-term studies in animals to determine the carcinogenic potential of Uroxate HCl have not been performed.
Pregnancy:
Teratogenic Effects–Pregnancy Category B.
Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 34 times the human dose and revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to Uroxate HCl. There are, however, no well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Nursing Mothers:
It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Uroxate HCl is administered to a nursing woman.
Pediatric Use:
Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 12 years have not been established.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following adverse reactions have been observed, but there are not enough data to support an estimate of their frequency.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth.
CNS: Vertigo, headache, mental confusion, especially in the elderly, drowsiness, nervousness.
Hematologic: Leukopenia (one case which was reversible upon discontinuation of the drug).
Cardiovascular: Tachycardia and palpitation.
Allergic: Urticaria and other dermatoses, eosinophilia and hyperpyrexia.
Ophthalmic: Increased ocular tension, blurred vision, disturbance in eye accommodation.
Renal: Dysuria.
OVERDOSAGE
The oral LD50 for Uroxate HCl in rats is 4273 mg/kg. The oral LD50 for Uroxate HCl in mice is 1837 mg/kg.
It is not known whether Uroxate HCl is dialyzable.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults and children over 12 years of age:
One or two 100 mg tablets 3 or 4 times a day. With improvement of symptoms, the dose may be reduced. This drug cannot be recommended for infants and children under 12 years of age because safety and efficacy have not been demonstrated in this age group.
HOW SUPPLIED
Uroxate HCl Tablets, 100 mg, are supplied as round, white, film-coated tablets debossed "PAD" and "0115" on one side and plain on the other side, in bottles of 100.
100 mg 100's:
NDC 0574-0115-01
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Manufactured For
Perrigo®
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Manufactured by:
Mikart, INC.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Code 917A00
7H700 RC J1
Rev 03-14 A
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References
- Dailymed."FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED [PADDOCK LABORATORIES, LLC]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "flavoxate". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "flavoxate". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0114... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Uroxate?Depending on the reaction of the Uroxate after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Uroxate not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Uroxate addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Uroxate, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Uroxate consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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What is the dose of Uroxate drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 51-100mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 51-100mg | 2 | 66.7% | |
| 101-200mg | 1 | 33.3% | |
Two visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Uroxate drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 day to notice the result from using Uroxate drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Uroxate need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 1 day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 1 week | 1 | 50.0% | |
One visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Uroxate drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| After food | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 30-45 | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology