Pronunciation: OX i BUE ti nin
Brand: Ditropan XL
5 mg/24 hours, round, lavender, imprinted with G 341
10 mg/24 hr, round, pink, imprinted with G 342
15 mg/24 hr, round, white, imprinted with G 343
5 mg/24 hours, round, green, imprinted with M O5
10 mg/24 hr, round, peach, imprinted with M O10
5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 4853 V
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 3 8, 832
5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with PLIVA 456
5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with PLIVA 456
5 mg/24 hours, round, yellow, imprinted with 5 XL
10 mg/24 hr, round, pink, imprinted with 10 XL
5 mg/24 hours, round, white, imprinted with KU, 270
10 mg/24 hr, round, white, imprinted with KU, 271
15 mg/24 hr, round, white, imprinted with KU, 272
5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 13 75, DITROPAN
10 mg/24 hr, oval, pink, imprinted with 10XL
15 mg/24 hr, round, gray, imprinted with 15 XL
5 mg/24 hours, round, white, imprinted with ALZA 5
5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with A 44
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 3 8, 832
5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with SL 456
5 mg, round, imprinted with WATSON 779
10 mg/24 hr, round, peach, imprinted with M O10
10 mg/24 hr, round, white, imprinted with 256
10 mg/24 hr, round, pink, imprinted with A 32
15 mg/24 hr, round, white, imprinted with A 33
15 mg/24 hr, round, white, imprinted with 257
5 mg/24 hours, round, purple, imprinted with A31
5 mg/24 hours, round, green, imprinted with M O5
5 mg/24 hours, round, purple, imprinted with A31
5 mg/24 hours, round, white, imprinted with 255
10 mg/24 hr, round, peach, imprinted with M 010
15 mg/24 hr, round, white, imprinted with M 017
5 mg/24 hours, round, green, imprinted with M 05
Oxybutynin is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination and incontinence (urine leakage).
Oxybutynin is also used in children at least 6 years old with overactive bladder related to a neurologic condition such as spina bifida.
Oxybutynin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use oxybutynin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take oxybutynin with a full glass of water, at the same time each day.
You may take oxybutynin with or without food.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Part of a tablet shell may appear in your stool but this will not make the medicine less effective.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Oxybutynin can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can increase side effects.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using oxybutynin and call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Using oxybutynin with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect oxybutynin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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