Urispas (Flavoxate HCl) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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Urinary incontinence in children facts

Urinary incontinence in children is very common.
Nighttime wetting (nocturnal enuresis) is more common than daytime wetting (diurnal enuresis).
Most urinary incontinence is nonorganic and resolves without intervention.
Persistent primary enuresis and secondary enuresis may require further medical evaluation.
Treatment for most cases of enuresis involves behavioral modification.
Bedwetting alarms are very effective.
Medications should be reserved for select children.
Less than 1% of all affected children have persistent incontinence into adulthood.

What is urinary incontinence?

Very simply stated, urinary incontinence is defined as the loss of complete control of the act of urination or the involuntary emptying of the bladder. It is also referred to as enuresis. It can be caused by any number of factors,...

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DRUG DESCRIPTION

Urispas (flavoxate HCl) tablets contain flavoxate hydrochloride, a synthetic urinary tract spasmolytic.

Chemically, flavoxate hydrochloride is 2-piperidinoethyl 3-methyl-4-oxo-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-8-carboxylate hydrochloride. The empirical formula of flavoxate hydrochloride is C₂₄H₂₅NO₄HCl.The molecular weight is 427.94, with the following structure:

Urispas (flavoxate hcl) is supplied in tablets for oral administration. Each round, white, film-coated Urispas (flavoxate hcl) tablet is debossed URISPAS (flavoxate hcl) SKF and contains flavoxate hydrochloride, 100 mg. Inactive ingredients consist of calcium phosphate, castor oil, cellulose acetate phthalate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, starch and talc.

What are the possible side effects of flavoxate (Urispas)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using flavoxate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

hot, dry skin and extreme thirst;
confusion;
pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest; or
urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may include:

dry mouth;
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What are the precautions when taking flavoxate hcl (Urispas)?

Before taking flavoxate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: stomach/intestinal blockage (e.g., pyloric/duodenal obstruction, ileus), bleeding from the stomach or intestines, bladder blockage.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart problems (e.g., fast/irregular heartbeat, heart failure), a certain eye condition (glaucoma), kidney problems, a certain muscle disease...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.