Pregnancy interaction

• Ofloxacin (a fluoroquinolone) is not advised during pregnancy, as it may impact fetal cartilage development.
• Flavoxate also doesn't have a lot of safety information for pregnant women.
• You should only use URIVEL-O Tablet if you really need to and only under a doctor's supervision
• Do not use when pregnant or breastfeeding unless there is no other safe option.

FAQs for Medicine?

Q1. What is the purpose of URIVEL-O?

It is used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) that cause burning urine, discomfort, urgency, and bladder spasms.

Q2. Does URIVEL-O treat UTI?

Yes. The ofloxacin in the tablet destroys bacteria that cause infections.

Flavoxate helps with symptoms.

Q3. How long does it take to work?

You may start to feel better in 30 to 60 minutes.

To fully control an illness, you need to take all of the antibiotics.

Q4. Can I quit taking it when my symptoms become better?

No. To avoid antibiotic resistance, finish the whole course that was given to you.

Q5. Is it okay to consume it on an empty stomach?

Take it after eating to avoid upsetting your stomach.

Expert advice

• Drink a lot of water to clean out your urinary tract.
• During treatment, stay away from alcohol, hot foods, and caffeine.
• Complete the whole course of antibiotics; don't miss any pills.
• This medicine could make you dizzy, so don't drive or operate heavy machinery.
• If you suffer tendon discomfort (a side effect of fluoroquinolone), kidney difficulties, or heart rhythm problems, tell your doctor.
• Don't give it to youngsters, pregnant women, or breastfeeding mothers unless a doctor says it's okay.

Side effects

• Sick to your stomach
• Discomfort in the stomach
• Mouth that is dry
• Dizzy
• Pain in the head
• Diarrhea

Not as Common:

• Vision that is not clear
• Not being able to sleep
• Being nervous
• Heart rate going up

Serious (rare):

• Pain or tearing of the tendon
• Very bad allergic reaction
• Heartbeats that aren't regular
• Severe diarrhea (C. difficile infection)
• If you have serious symptoms, stop taking the drug and get treatment.

How It Works

• Ofloxacin (an antibiotic)
• Stops the germs that cause UTIs from multiplying by blocking DNA gyrase.
• Flavoxate (antispasmodic for the urinary tract)
• Relaxes the smooth muscles in the bladder,
• Lessens spasms, burning, discomfort, urgency, and frequency.
• Together, they quickly ease symptoms and get rid of the infection that caused them.

Medicine interaction

• Other antibiotics, especially fluoroquinolones
• Antacids with magnesium and aluminum (lower the amount of Ofloxacin that is absorbed)
• Steroids (make tendon injuries more likely)
• Medicines that change the beat of the heart
• CNS depressants make you sleepy.
• Blood thinners like warfarin (may make effects stronger)
• Stay away from alcohol because it can make adverse effects and gastrointestinal irritation worse.

How to Use

• Follow the instructions for taking URIVEL-O exactly.
• Take one pill twice a day, or as your doctor tells you to.
• Take it with a glass of water after meals.
• Don't break or chew the tablet.
• Stay hydrated.
• Finish the whole course, even if your symptoms get better before then.

Uses/indications

• Infections of the urinary tract (UTI)
• Dysuria (painful urination)
• Urination that burns
• Having to pee a lot
• Urgency to urinate
• Spasms in the bladder
• Irritation of the lower urinary tract
• Cystitis, urethritis, and prostatitis (as recommended)