Urobutin

How To Use

• Oxybutynin comes as a tablet, syrup, and an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth.
• The tablets and syrup are usually taken two to four times a day.
• The extended-release tablet is usually taken once a day with or without food.
• Swallow the extended-release tablets whole with plenty of water or other liquid.
• Do not split, chew, or crush the extended-release tablets.
• Tell the doctor if you or your child cannot swallow tablets.
• Use a dose-measuring spoon or cup to measure the correct amount of liquid for each dose, not a household spoon.
• Take oxybutynin by mouth with food as directed by the doctor.
• Take oxybutynin regularly to get the most benefit from it.
• To help remember, take oxybutynin at the same time.
• Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
• Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.

Expert Advice

Avoid this medication if:

• You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
• Blockage of the bladder, stomach or intestine. Bleeding from the stomach

Consult your doctor if:

• You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
• You have a medical history of liver disease, kidney disease.
• Your symptoms are getting worse.

Take

the medicine with food. This will avoid stomach problems.

Avoid

performing a task that requires alertness, such as driving etc. This medicine causes drowsiness.

Inform your doctor

if you have a heart problem, eye condition (such as glaucoma), Kidney diseases, Myasthenia Gravis, enlarged prostate, hyperthyroidism, chronic constipation, overactive thyroid.

Before

any surgical or dental procedure, inform the doctor/dentist that you are taking this medicine.

Be careful about

dryness of the mouth and eyes. This can be relieved to some extent by chewing gum and staying hydrated.