Oxybutynin - Systemic
Brand Names
Ditropan
Oxybutynin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
This drug
is usually taken with water on an empty stomach. However, your family doctor may
want you to take it with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Take this drug only as directed
. Do not
take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer
time than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of side effects.
Dosage
The dose of oxybutynin will be various for
various diseaseds
Follow your family doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of oxybutynin
If your dose is various,
do not change it
unless your family doctor tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage forms - syrup or tablets:
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For treat of bladder problems:
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Adults and children 12 years of age and over 5 milligrams - mg
two or three times a day.
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Children up to 5 years of age Use and dose have not been determined.
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Children 5 to 12 years of age 5 mg two or three times a day.
The dose is usually not more than 15 mg a day.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage To store this drug:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store the tablet form of this drug in the bathroom, near
the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the
drug to break down.
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Keep the syrup form of this drug from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.
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