Urivoid Tablet
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Product introduction
Urivoid Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary retention (inability to urinate) which usually occurs following surgery or after giving birth. It helps to contract the muscles of the bladder which further leads to urination.
It is used in urinary retention.
It is used in urinary retention.
Uses of Urivoid Tablet
- Treatment of Urinary retention
Benefits of Urivoid Tablet
In Treatment of Urinary retention
Urinary retention means problems in emptying the bladder. This may be due to disturbed coordination of nerves and muscles of the bladder which leads to the inability to pass urine. Urivoid Tablet induces contractions in the bladder muscles and improves their function. This helps to treat urinary retention effectively. Take it as advised by the doctor and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
Side effects of Urivoid Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Urivoid
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Diarrhea
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How to use Urivoid Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Urivoid Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Urivoid Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Urivoid Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Urivoid Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Urivoid Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urivoid Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Urivoid Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Urivoid Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Urivoid Tablet helps treat urinary retention (holding urine in the bladder) following an operation or after giving birth.
- Take it on an empty stomach, half an hour before food, to reduce the risk of feeling sick.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not take it if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tetraalkylammonium Salts Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Esters
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Urivoid Tablet
Twice A Day
41%
Thrice A Day
36%
Once A Day
19%
Alternate Day
3%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Poor
33%
What were the side-effects while using Urivoid Tablet?
No Side Effec*
67%
Intestinal co*
33%
*No Side Effect, Intestinal colic
How do you take Urivoid Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Urivoid Tablet on price
Average
50%
Expensive
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FAQs
Does Urivoid Tablet cause sleepiness?
Yes, Urivoid Tablet may make you drowsy and cause sleepiness. If you experience these symptoms, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Can I take alcohol while on Urivoid Tablet?
No, you should not take alcohol while taking Urivoid Tablet as alcohol can add to the drowsiness associated with Urivoid Tablet. Additionally, it may increase your risk of having a stomach ulcer.
When should I take Urivoid Tablet?
It should preferably be taken on an empty stomach. This is because taking it soon after eating may cause nausea and vomiting. The treatment varies from one individual to other depending on the condition being treated. Hence, it should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Does Urivoid Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Urivoid Tablet affects the blood pressure by decreasing it. This medicine may also slow down your pulse rate. In some cases, especially at the beginning of therapy sudden changes of posture may lead to feeling of dizziness or giddiness (orthostatic hypotension). Consult your doctor in case you experience any of these symptoms.
How long does it take for Urivoid Tablet to start working?
Urivoid Tablet starts acting quickly, within 60 to 90 minutes of taking it. The effect of the medicine lasts for 6 hours and therefore a gap of at least 6 hours should be maintained between two doses.
What if I forget to take a dose of Urivoid Tablet?
If you miss a dose and remember within an hour of the scheduled dose then you can continue with your usual dose. If, however, the gap is more than two or more hours then do not take the medicine and wait until the next dose is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Is Urivoid Tablet an anticholinergic?
No, Urivoid Tablet is not an anticholinergic, on the contrary it is a cholinergic medicine. It is used to relieve difficulties in urinating caused by surgery, post pregnancy, medicines, or other factors.
Can Urivoid Tablet cause stomach upset?
Urivoid Tablet may cause severe stomach pain, belching, nausea, diarrhoea, and increased sounds from the stomach when taken in large doses. If you experience these symptoms which are severe and persist for a longer time then you should tell your doctor.
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