Urivoid Tablet (Bethanechol)

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.

Urivoid Tablet also helps to improve your exercise ability. It is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken by empty stomach but take it at a fixed time regularly. 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.

Some common side effects of this medicine are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, arrhythmia, flushing, and sweating. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.

Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any health conditions. If you are pregnant, tell your doctor prior to the treatment as it is usually not recommended during pregnancy.

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.

HOW URIVOID TABLET WORKS

Urivoid Tablet is a muscarinic agonist. It works by making the contraction of urinary bladder muscle sufficiently strong to initiate urination and empty the bladder.