PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Active ingredient: Oxybutynin chloride 2.5 mg
• Drug class: Antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) agent

Indication / Uses

Used for:

• Overactive bladder (OAB)
• Urinary urgency (sudden urge to urinate)
• Urinary frequency
• Urge incontinence (loss of bladder control)
• Bladder spasms

Direction of Use

• Usually taken 2–3 times daily (or as prescribed)
• Take with or without food
• Swallow with water
• Take at the same times each day
• Do not crush extended-release forms (if applicable)

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Dry eyes
• Reduced sweating

Serious side effects (seek medical help):

• Difficulty urinating or urinary retention
• Confusion or hallucinations (especially in elderly)
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Severe allergic reaction

Warnings

• May cause overheating due to reduced sweating
• Can worsen glaucoma (especially narrow-angle glaucoma)
• Use cautiously in elderly patients (risk of confusion)
• May worsen urinary retention in men with enlarged prostate

Interactions

May interact with:

• Other anticholinergic medicines
• Antihistamines (allergy medications)
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Antipsychotics
• Muscle relaxants
• Alcohol (increases sedation and dizziness)

Caution

• Avoid driving if drowsiness or blurred vision occurs
• Use cautiously in liver or kidney disease
• Maintain hydration but avoid overheating
• Report worsening urinary symptoms or confusion promptly