Oxybutynin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Ditropan

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine is usually taken with water on an empty stomach. However, your doctor may want you to take it with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.

Take this medicine 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 doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Dosing - The dose of oxybutynin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of oxybutynin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage forms (syrup or tablets):
  • For treatment of bladder problems:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and over - 5 milligrams (mg) two or three times a day.
    • Children up to 5 years of age - Use and dose have not been determined.
    • 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 medicine, 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 medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the tablet form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the syrup form of this medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.