Floslo 5 Tablet
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Product introduction
Floslo 5 Tablet is a muscarinic antagonist that is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Floslo 5 Tablet is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, constipation, nausea, and urinary tract infection. To avoid or cope up with the side effects, you must drink plenty of water. It may also lead to blurry vision or dizziness, so it is advised to avoid driving while on the medication.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
Floslo 5 Tablet is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, constipation, nausea, and urinary tract infection. To avoid or cope up with the side effects, you must drink plenty of water. It may also lead to blurry vision or dizziness, so it is advised to avoid driving while on the medication.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
Uses of Floslo Tablet
Benefits of Floslo Tablet
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Floslo 5 Tablet helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.
Side effects of Floslo 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 Floslo
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Urinary tract infection
How to use Floslo 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. Floslo 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Floslo Tablet works
Floslo 5 Tablet is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Floslo 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Floslo 5 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Floslo 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Floslo 5 Tablet might reduce milk production, and cause constipation, dry mouth and urine infection in the baby.
Long-term use of Floslo 5 Tablet might reduce milk production, and cause constipation, dry mouth and urine infection in the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Floslo 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Floslo 5 Tablet may cause blurred vision and sometimes sleepiness or tiredness which may affect your ability to drive.
Floslo 5 Tablet may cause blurred vision and sometimes sleepiness or tiredness which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Floslo 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Floslo 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Floslo 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients undergoing kidney dialysis.
Use of Floslo 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients undergoing kidney dialysis.
Liver
CAUTION
Floslo 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Floslo 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Floslo 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Floslo 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Floslo Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Floslo 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Floslo 5 Tablet helps you to have better control over your urination by relaxing your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine, thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
- It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus.
- It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
- Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinuclidine Tetrahydroisoquinoline Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Selective M3 anticholinergic (Bladder)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Floslo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Domperidone with Solifenacin.
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
watch out for symptoms of Dronedarone side effects such as constipation, blurred vision, nausea, dry mouth, headache,
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart
Darunavir may raise blood levels of Solifenacin.
Do not consume Solifenacin with Darunavir. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Floslo 5 Tablet
Twice A Day
80%
Once A Day
20%
What are you using Floslo Tablet for?
Overactive bl*
91%
Others
9%
*Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
How much was the improvement?
Poor
61%
Average
28%
Excellent
11%
What were the side-effects while using Floslo 5 Tablet?
Dryness in mo*
38%
Constipation
25%
Nausea
12%
Blurred visio*
12%
No Side Effec*
12%
*Dryness in mouth, Blurred vision, No Side Effect
How do you take Floslo Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Floslo 5 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
56%
Average
44%
FAQs
Does Floslo 5 Tablet start working right away?
Floslo 5 Tablet may start showing improvement in symptoms of overactive bladder within a week. However, it may take up to 4 weeks to show maximum benefits. This may vary from person to person. Do not stop taking it even if considerable improvement is not observed, but consult with the doctor.
When should Floslo 5 Tablet be taken?
Floslo 5 Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended that the medicine should be taken once daily, preferably at the same time. It can be taken with or without food.
Can Floslo 5 Tablet be taken by anyone?
Floslo 5 Tablet is to be prescribed by the doctor only. This medicine is meant for adults. Its consumption should be avoided by patients who are allergic to Floslo 5 Tablet, who are unable to empty their bladder (urinary retention), have delayed or slow emptying of the stomach (gastric obstruction), or have increased pressure in eyes with vision problems (narrow angle glaucoma).
Does Floslo 5 Tablet cause dementia?
In rare cases, Floslo 5 Tablet may cause confusion and hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist) as side effects. It may also cause delirium in very few people (disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence). Though there are studies which support that Floslo 5 Tablet may cause dementia, it is still to be confirmed.
What should I avoid while on Floslo 5 Tablet?
You should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience drowsiness or blurred vision while taking Floslo 5 Tablet, as it can be dangerous.
What is overactive bladder?
Overactive bladder is a condition where the nerve signals coming from the brain directs your bladder to empty even when it is not full. Consequently, this may affect a person’s ability to control bladder contractions. Rapid uncontrollable contractions cause symptoms of overactive bladder which are urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence (leakage).
Do I need to take Floslo 5 Tablet everyday?
Yes, Floslo 5 Tablet needs to be taken once daily as advised by your doctor. You should not take it only when the symptoms are bothersome as it will not work properly. Furthermore, if you forget to take a dose, continue taking it next day as per the prescribed schedule. Additionally, it is advised to not take 2 doses on the same day.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
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Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Floslo 5 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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