Solifine 5mg

Description

Solifenacin 5 Tablet is a muscarinic antagonist that is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.

Solifenacin 5 Tablet is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, constipation, nausea, and urinary tract infection. To avoid or cope up with the side effects, you must drink plenty of water. It may also lead to blurry vision or dizziness, so it is advised to avoid driving while on the medication.

Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.

Uses of Solifenacin Tablet

Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms

Benefits of Solifenacin Tablet

In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms.

Solifenacin 5 Tablet helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.

Side Effects of Solifenacin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common side effects of Solifenacin

Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Blurred vision
Nausea
Upset stomach
Urinary tract infection

How to Use Solifenacin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
Solifenacin 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Solifenacin Tablet Works

Solifenacin 5 Tablet is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.

Safety Advice: Warnings

Alcohol: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Solifenacin 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy: Consult Your Doctor. Solifenacin 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast-feeding: Safe If Prescribed. Solifenacin 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Long-term use of Solifenacin 5 Tablet might reduce milk production, and cause constipation, dry mouth and urine infection in the baby.
Driving: Unsafe. Solifenacin 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Solifenacin 5 Tablet may cause blurred vision and sometimes sleepiness or tiredness which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney: Caution. Solifenacin 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Solifenacin 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Solifenacin 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients undergoing kidney dialysis.
Liver: Caution. Solifenacin 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Solifenacin 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Solifenacin 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What If You Forget To Take Solifenacin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Solifenacin 5 Tablet, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.