Oxybutynin Overview

(oks i BYOO ti nin)

Ditropan XL®; Ditropan®; Gelnique™; Oxytrol®

Apo-Oxybutynin®; Ditropan XL®; Ditropan®; Dom-Oxybutynin; Mylan-Oxybutynin; Novo-Oxybutynin; Nu-Oxybutyn; Oxybutyn; Oxytrol®; PHL-Oxybutynin; PMS-Oxybutynin; Riva-Oxybutynin; Uromax®

Inprax; Lyrinel; Nefryl; Tavor

Antispasmodic Agent, Urinary

• If you have an allergy to oxybutynin or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have any of the following conditions: Intestinal blockage, poorly controlled glaucoma, or unable to urinate.

• Oxybutynin increases bladder capacity and decreases urgency, frequency, and pain caused by spasm.

Oral:

• Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

• Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.

• A liquid (syrup) is available if you cannot swallow pills.

• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.

• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.

Skin gel:

• Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).

• Wash hands before and after use.

• Wash and dry area that gel will be applied.

• Apply to clean, dry, healthy skin on belly, thigh, shoulder, or upper arm.

• Move site with each packet.

• Allow gel to dry before covering with clothing.

• Do not bathe, shower, or swim for 1 hour after applying.

• Avoid fire, flames, or smoking until the gel has dried.

• Do not let your skin come in contact with anyone else's skin while wearing the gel. Cover treated area with clothes.

Skin patch:

• Remove old patch first.

• Apply patch to clean, dry, healthy skin on buttock, belly, or hip. Move site with each patch.

• If patch loosens, apply tape over it to hold in place.

Oral:

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.

Skin gel:

• Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not apply a double dose or extra doses.

• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.

Skin patch:

• Apply a missed patch as soon as possible after removing the old one.

• If it is almost time for the next patch, place the new patch on.

• Start a new schedule after patch is replaced.

• Do not apply a double dose or extra doses.

• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Dry mouth may cause an increase in cavities. Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

• Protect gel from heat.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2006-10-13 14:47:27.0

Modified: 2010-03-22 10:47:00.0

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