URISPAS TABLET 10'S

Introduction About URISPAS

URISPAS 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 URISPAS 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 URISPAS, 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.

URISPAS 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 URISPAS if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The most common side effects of taking URISPAS are nausea, vomiting and stomach upset. These side effects can be reduced if URISPAS is taken with meals. However, consult your doctor if they trouble you.

Uses Of URISPAS

It 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 URISPAS Works

URISPAS 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.

How to use URISPAS

Take URISPAS 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 URISPAS without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects Of URISPAS

How To Manage Side Effects

Nausea and Vomiting:

Taking URISPAS with or just after meals may help in reducing nausea and vomiting. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.

Dry mouth:

Try to drink plenty of water. Sip on cold unsweetened drinks and use lip balm if your lips are dry. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.   

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

The safety and effectiveness of URISPAS is not established in pregnant women. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking URISPAS if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby as a precaution.

Breastfeeding

The safety and effectiveness of URISPAS is not established in breastfeeding women. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking URISPAS if wish to breastfeed.

Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive or operate any machines if you experience sleepiness or blurred vision after taking URISPAS.

Kidney

URISPAS should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Allergy

Do not take URISPAS if you are allergic to Flavoxate.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking URISPAS, 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 URISPAS, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep URISPAS out of reach of children
• Do not store above 30°C

FAQs About URISPAS

What is URISPAS used for?

URISPAS 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).

What are the side effects of URISPAS?

The most common side effects of taking URISPAS are nausea, vomiting and stomach upset. These side effects can be reduced if URISPAS is taken with meals. However, consult your doctor if they trouble you.

Can I stop taking URISPAS once my symptoms subside?

No. Do not stop taking URISPAS without consulting your doctor. Take URISPAS as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Sudden withdrawal of therapy may cause the symptoms to reappear.

What should I do if I forget to take a dose of URISPAS?

If you forget to take a dose of URISPAS, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time to take the next dose, skip the missed dose of URISPAS and take the next one at the regular time. Do not take a double dose of URISPAS to compensate the missed dose.

Is URISPAS a muscle relaxant?

URISPAS 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.

Can URISPAS be used in children?

URISPAS is not recommended for use in children (aged below 12 years) due to lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Can URISPAS be used to manage urinary tract infections?

URISPAS is not intended to manage urinary tract infections. It is used to manage muscle spasms of the urinary tract.

Can I take URISPAS to manage my stomach pain?

No, URISPAS is not used in the management of stomach pain. It is used to manage muscles spasm in urinary tract only. Stomach pain could be of various other reasons, so kindly avoid using URISPAS for stomach pain and if you have been diagnosed with any other stomach disorders, kindly consult your doctor before using it.

Can we use URISPAS for menstrual pain?

No, URISPAS is not used for menstrual pain. It is used to manage muscles spasm in urinary tract only. If you wish to manage menstrual pain, consult your doctor for advice.

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Author Details

Written By Srilekha. R - B.Pharm

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Pushpraj Singh - MBBS

Last updated on 26 Nov 2022 | 03:33 PM(IST)