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Product Information of Ditropan

What you need to know before you take Ditropan tablets

Do not take Ditropan tablets − if you are allergic to oxybutynin hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). 2 Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. − if you have a rare muscle illness called ‘Myasthenia gravis’. − if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye, sometimes sudden and painful with blurred vision or loss of vision). − if your gut (stomach or intestine) is blocked, perforated or not working properly. − if you have a severe form of a condition known as ‘ulcerative colitis’. − if you have sudden widening of the colon, which causes abdominal pain, fever or shock known as ‘toxic megacolon’. − if you have a blockage that makes it difficult for you to pass water (urine). Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ditropan tablets. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ditropan tablets. Especially be careful if − you have kidney or liver problems. − you have an illness affecting the nerves called ‘autonomic neuropathy’ (e.g. Parkinson’s disease). − you have an overactive thyroid gland (Hyperthyroidism). − you have heart disease or high blood pressure. − you have an irregular heartbeat (palpitations, arrythmias) and/or increased or rapid heartbeat. − you have an enlarged prostate gland (prostatic hypertrophy). − you have gastro-intestinal disorders or a disease called ulcerative colitis. − you have indigestion or heart burn caused by a ‘hiatus hernia’ (where part of your stomach pushes through the diaphragm), gastro-oesophageal reflux and/or you are using medicinal products that can cause or worsen oesophagitis. − you have a raised body temperature or fever. − you will be taking this medicine in a hot climate. Ditropan tablets may reduce the amount of saliva resulting in tooth decay or fungal infection of the mouth. Ditropan tablets can cause glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). Please contact your doctor immediately if you suffer any blurred vision, loss of vision or have any pain in the eye. Ditropan tablets can cause hallucinations, agitation, confusion or somnolence so that your doctor might consider to monitor you. If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ditropan tablets. Elderly 3 People 65 years of age or older should take Ditropan tablets with caution, because of the risk of cognitive impairment and being at a greater risk of occurrence of adverse reactions. Children Children under 5 years of age The use of Ditropan tablets is not recommended in children under 5 years of age. Children 5 years of age or older Ditropan tablets should be taken with caution as they may be more sensitive to the effects of the product and at a greater risk of occurrence of adverse reactions. Other medicines and Ditropan tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This is because Ditropan tablets can affect the way some other medicines work. Also, some medicines can affect the way Ditropan tablets works. In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: − Other anticholinergic or antimuscarinic medicines – such as some medicines for irritable bowel syndrome, asthma or incontinence, motion sickness or movement disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease. − Medicines used to make you feel sleepy (sedatives). − Medicines used to treat nausea and vomiting (prochlorperazine or chlorpromazine). − Medicines used to treat certain mental illnesses such as clozapine, phenothiazines, haloperidol or benperidol (butyrophenones). − Medicines used to treat dementia e. g. donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine or tacrine (cholinesterase inhibitors). − Medicines for depression such as Amitriptyline, Imipramine or Dosulepin (‘tricyclic antidepressants’). − Amantadine used in Parkinson’s disease or to treat and prevent some virus infections. − L-dopa or biperidin used to treat Parkinson’s disease. − Digoxin or quinidine used to treat heart problems. − Atropine which is used to treat certain types of poisonings, a slow heart rate, some eye conditions or is given during surgery. − Medicines for stomach and bowel related problems – such as domperidone, metoclopromide, bethanechol. − Medicines to treat allergic symptoms (antihistamines). − CYP3A inhibitor e. g. ketoconazole, itraconazole or fluconazole used to treat fungal infections or erythromycin or other macrolide antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. Ditropan tablets with alcohol If you drink alcohol while using Ditropan tablets, you may become very drowsy. Pregnancy and breast-feeding 4 If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. While breast-feeding, small amounts may pass into mothers’ milk. Breast-feeding while using this medicine is therefore not recommended. Driving and using machines You may feel drowsy or have blurred vision while you are taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines. Ditropan tablets contain lactose If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Ditropan tablets contain sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dosage unit, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.