Cystrin 3mg tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Oxybutynin hydrochloride

Available from:

Sanofi

ATC code:

G04BD04

INN (International Name):

Oxybutynin hydrochloride

Dosage:

3mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral tablet

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 07040200; GTIN: 5026474000716

Patient Information leaflet

Package Leaflet: Information for the User
OXYBUTYNIN HYDROCHLORIDE 3MG TABLETS
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS
MEDICINE
•
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to
others.
It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
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If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side
effects
not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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The name of this medicine is Oxybutynin Hydrochloride 3mg Tablets
but will be referred to as Oxybutynin throughout the remainder of this
leaflet.
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Oxybutynin is also available in other strengths.
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Oxybutynin is and what it is used for
2. Before you take Oxybutynin
3. How to take Oxybutynin
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Oxybutynin
6. Further information
1. WHAT OXYBUTYNIN IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
WHAT OXYBUTYNIN IS
It contains a medicine called oxybutynin hydrochloride. This belongs
to
two groups of medicines called ‘anticholinergics’ and
‘antispasmodics’.
HOW OXYBUTYNIN WORKS
It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and stops sudden
muscle
contractions (spasms). This helps control the release of water
(urine).
WHAT OXYBUTYNIN IS USED FOR
Oxybutynin can be used in adults and children 5 years or older to
treat:
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Loss of control in passing water (urinary incontinence)
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Increased need or urgency to pass water (urine)
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Night time bedwetting, when other treatments have not worked
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE OXYBUTYNIN
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF:
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You are allergic (hypersensitive) to oxybutynin hydrochloride or any
of
the other ingredients in this medicine (listed in Section 6 Further
Information)
Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing
problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
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You have a rare muscle illness called ‘Myasthenia gravis’