Product introduction
Urivoid Tablet contains Bethanechol, a medicine used to help people who are having difficulty emptying their bladder, a condition known as urinary retention. It is often prescribed after surgery or childbirth when the bladder muscle is temporarily weak and unable to contract properly on its own. This medicine works by encouraging the bladder muscle to contract so that urine can be passed more easily. It is available only on a doctor's prescription, as the underlying cause of urinary retention needs to be assessed first.
Storage: Store below 30°C
Uses of Urivoid Tablet
- Urinary retention (difficulty passing urine)
Benefits of Urivoid Tablet
By helping the bladder muscle contract more effectively, this medicine can ease the discomfort and fullness caused by an inability to urinate. It is particularly useful in short-term, non-obstructive urinary retention, such as after certain surgical procedures or delivery. Timely use, alongside your doctor's monitoring, can help restore more normal bladder emptying.
Side effects of Urivoid Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Excessive salivation
- Belching
- Increased urge to urinate
How to use Urivoid Tablet
Take this tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, generally on an empty stomach to reduce the chance of nausea. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not chew, crush, or break it. Try to take it at the same time each day so the effect stays consistent.
How Urivoid Tablet works
Urivoid acts on muscarinic receptors, which are part of the nervous system that controls involuntary muscle activity, including the bladder wall. By stimulating these receptors, it triggers the bladder muscle to contract, allowing urine that has built up to be passed. This targeted action helps restore the normal urge and ability to urinate.
Substitutes for Urivoid Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
There is limited information on combining this medicine with alcohol, so it is best to check with your doctor first.
Safety during pregnancy has not been clearly established, so it should be used only if a doctor considers it necessary.
There is limited data on use while breastfeeding, so medical advice should be sought before taking it in this situation.
This medicine may cause dizziness or weakness in some people, so caution is advised before driving or operating machinery.
People with kidney impairment may need a dose adjustment, so this should be used under a doctor's supervision.
Data on use in liver disease is limited, so a doctor's guidance is recommended before starting this medicine.
Quick tips
- Take the tablet on an empty stomach unless your doctor advises otherwise, to help reduce nausea.
- Try to take it at a fixed time each day for a consistent effect.
- Report any severe stomach cramping, sweating, or breathing difficulty to your doctor promptly.
- Do not use this medicine if you have a known bladder or bowel obstruction unless specifically advised.
- Keep your doctor informed about any other medicines you are taking, as interactions are possible.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Tetraalkylammonium Salts |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | Urology |
| Action class | Cholinomimetic Esters |
Frequently asked questions
What is Urivoid Tablet used for?
It is used to treat urinary retention, a condition where a person has difficulty emptying the bladder, often after surgery or childbirth.
How does Urivoid help with urination?
It stimulates receptors that control bladder muscle contraction, helping the bladder squeeze and push out urine more effectively.
Should Urivoid be taken with food?
It is generally taken on an empty stomach, as food may reduce absorption and taking it this way can also lessen nausea for some people.
Can this medicine cause stomach upset?
Yes, stomach cramps, nausea, or diarrhea can occur in some people since it also affects muscles in the digestive tract; these should be reported if they are severe or persistent.
Is Urivoid a long-term medicine?
It is usually used for a short, defined period to help restore normal bladder function, and your doctor will decide how long treatment should continue.