Urispas Tablet 15'S

Introduction About URISPAS TABLET

URISPAS TABLET is used to manage muscle spasms in 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 catheterization). It contains Flavoxate, which belongs to the group of medicines called Urinary Antispasmodics, which relaxes the muscles surrounding the bladder. This helps in reducing bladder contraction in patients with bladder inflammation, which, therefore, reduces the pain and spasms associated with it.

Take URISPAS TABLET, 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 TABLET, 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 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with urinary retention (unable to empty the bladder completely). It is also not suitable for use with children under the age of 12. Inform your doctor before taking URISPAS TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

Uses Of URISPAS TABLET

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 TABLET Works

URISPAS TABLET 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 the pain and spasms associated with it. It also helps the bladder hold a larger volume of urine and controls urine flow, which helps reduce unpleasant urinary symptoms.

How to use URISPAS TABLET

Take URISPAS TABLET, 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 on your age, body weight, and disease condition. Do not stop taking URISPAS TABLET without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects Of URISPAS TABLET

How To Manage Side Effects

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. 

Nausea And Vomiting

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

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

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

Breastfeeding

Consult your doctor

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

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

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

Kidney

Use with Caution

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

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take URISPAS TABLET if you are allergic to flavoxate.

Use In Pediatrics

Contraindicated

URISPAS TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children (aged below 12 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

URISPAS TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

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

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FAQs About URISPAS TABLET

Q: What is URISPAS TABLET used for?

A: URISPAS TABLET 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 catheterization).

Q: What are the side effects of URISPAS TABLET?

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

Q: Can I stop taking URISPAS once my symptoms subside?

A: 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.

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

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

Q: Is URISPAS a muscle relaxant?

A: 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 the pain and spasms associated with it.

Q: Can URISPAS TABLET be used with children?

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

Q: Can URISPAS TABLET be used to manage urinary tract infections?

A: URISPAS TABLET is not intended to manage urinary tract infections. It is used to manage muscle spasms in the urinary tract.

Q: Can I take URISPAS TABLET to manage my stomach pain?

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

Q: Can we use URISPAS TABLET for menstrual pain?

A: No. URISPAS TABLET is not used for menstrual pain. It is used to manage muscle spasms in the urinary tract only. If you wish to use it for menstrual pain, consult your doctor for advice.

Q: Who should not take URISPAS TABLET?

A: URISPAS TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to flavoxate or have any block or obstruction in the gut, bleeding in your digestive tract, achalasia (muscular inability to swallow), urinary retention (not being able to completely empty your bladder), glaucoma, or myasthenia gravis (a disease that causes general weakness and overtiredness of the muscles).

Q: Is it safe to buy URISPAS TABLET from online pharmacies like Netmeds in India?

A: Generally, it is safe to buy URISPAS TABLET from reputable online pharmacies like Netmeds in India. Netmeds adheres to strict regulations to ensure the quality and authenticity of the medications. Netmeds has made buying online medicines easier for consumers and is one of India's leading online pharmacies.

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Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Kidney Function Test (KFT)
• Urine Routine & Microscopy
• Creatinine, Serum
• Blood Urea
• Uric Acid, Serum
• Albumin, Serum
• Potassium, Serum
• Bun Urea Nitrogen, Serum
• Microalbumin, Urine Spot
• Advanced Renal Profile
• Sodium - Urine
• Creatinine Clearence Test

Author Details

Written By Dr. N. Sai Swaroop - Pharm.D

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Pushpraj Singh - MBBS

Last updated on 13 Apr 2024 | 05:52 PM(IST)