Generic name:flavoxate [ flah-VOX-ate ]
Drug class:Urinary antispasmodics
The Urispas brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Urispas?
Urispas reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract.
Urispas is used to treat bladder symptoms such as painful urination, frequent or urgent urination, increased night-time urination, bladder pain, and incontinence (urine leakage). These bladder symptoms are often caused by overactive bladder, prostate enlargement, bladder infections, or irritation of the urethra.
Urispas will not treat a bladder infection. Infections must be treated with an antibiotic.
Urispas may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Urispas if you have bleeding or a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines), a bladder obstruction, or if you are unable to urinate.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Urispas if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
stomach or intestinal bleeding; or
bladder obstruction or if you are unable to urinate.
To make sure Urispas is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
glaucoma; or
urination problems.
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