Solifenacin (10mg)

Solifenacin (10mg) — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is mainly used to treat overactive bladder, a condition that causes sudden, uncontrollable urges to urinate, frequent urination, and sometimes leakage of urine.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Overactive bladder syndrome
• Urinary urgency (sudden strong need to urinate)
• Increased frequency of urination
• Urge incontinence (leakage due to sudden urge)

HOW IT WORKS

• Blocks certain receptors (muscarinic receptors) in the bladder muscle
• Reduces involuntary contractions of the bladder
• Increases the bladder's ability to hold urine
• Helps reduce the number of urgent bathroom trips

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for urinary tract infections
• Not used for stress incontinence caused by weak pelvic muscles
• Not a treatment for kidney or prostate disease
• Not meant for children
• Not used as an emergency medicine for sudden urinary retention

How to Use Solifenacin (10mg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Can be taken with or without food
• Try to take it at the same time each day for best results
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless advised

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one
• Continue your normal dosing schedule the next day

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in the original packaging until ready to use
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Solifenacin (10mg) — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Indigestion or upset stomach

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dry eyes
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Nausea

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe allergic reaction (swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat, or difficulty breathing)
• Inability to pass urine at all
• Severe stomach pain or bloating
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Severe constipation lasting several days
• Confusion or hallucinations, especially in elderly patients

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Solifenacin (10mg) — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be taken only under medical supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to solifenacin or any of its ingredients
• Have urinary retention (inability to empty the bladder)
• Have severe stomach or intestinal conditions like paralytic ileus
• Have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
• Are on dialysis or have severe kidney or liver disease without doctor guidance

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have any bladder outflow obstruction
• Have a history of heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation)
• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have a hiatal hernia or reflux disease
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are elderly, as side effects like confusion may be more common

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other anticholinergic medicines (may increase dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision)
• Strong antifungal medicines like ketoconazole
• Certain antibiotics like clarithromycin
• Medicines for HIV such as ritonavir
• Other medicines affecting heart rhythm

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness, so it is best to avoid or limit alcohol while on this medicine.

How long does it take to work?

Some improvement may be seen within a week, but full benefit is usually noticed after four weeks of regular use.

Can I stop taking it once symptoms improve?

• Do not stop without consulting your doctor, as symptoms may return if the medicine is stopped too early.
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