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Product Information of Oxybutynin

What you need to know before you take Oxybutynin

Do not take if: § You are allergic to oxybutynin hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) § Your gut (stomach or intestine) is blocked, perforated or not working properly § You have a form of inflammatory bowel disease which can cause abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, fever and weight loss (severe ulcerative colitis) or sudden widening of the colon, which causes abdominal pain, fever or shock (toxic megacolon) § You have a blockage which makes it difficult to pass urine § You have a muscle weakness illness (myasthenia gravis) § You have increased pressure in the eye, sometimes sudden and painful with blurred vision or loss of vision (glaucoma) § You have difficulty passing urine Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Oxybutynin if: § You have liver or kidney problems § You have obstructions of the stomach or intestines § You have indigestion or heart burn caused by a ‘hiatus hernia’ (where part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm) § You are taking medicines to treat osteoporosis (known as bisphosphonates) § You have damaged nerves, which can affect the way internal organs work (autonomic neuropathy) § You will be taking this medicine in a hot climate as Oxybutynin can decrease your ability to sweat and may cause fever or heat stroke § You have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) § You have heart disease or heart failure § You have high blood pressure You have an irregular, increased or rapid heart beat § You are elderly, frail (weak or in poor health) or have Parkinson’s disease, as you may be more prone to experiencing side effects § Oxybutynin may reduce the amount of saliva resulting in tooth decay or fungal infection of the mouth Children and adolescents In children over 5 years of age, Oxybutynin hydrochloride should be used with caution as they may be more sensitive to the effects of the product, particularly the Central Nervous System and psychiatric adverse reactions. The use of Oxybutynin in children under 5 years of age is not recommended. Other medicines and Oxybutynin Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including those obtained without prescription. This includes herbal medicines. Medicines which may interact with or be affected by Oxybutynin: § Atropine, used to treat certain types of poisonings, a slow heart rate, to decrease saliva production during surgery and some eye conditions § Other anticholinergic medicines, such as some medicines for irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, incontinence, motion sickness or movement disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease § Amantadine, used for Parkinson’s disease or to treat and prevent some virus infections § Levodopa or biperiden, used to treat Parkinson’s disease § Antihistamines, medicines used to relieve symptoms of allergies and reactions § Phenothiazines, butyrophenones and clozapine (anti-psychotics), used to treat mental illness § Digitalis or quinidine, used to treat heart conditions § Tricyclic anti-depressants, used to treat depression e.g. amitriptyline, imipramine, dosulepin § Dipyridamole, used to treat blood clotting problems § Medicines used to treat dementia e.g. donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine or tacrine (cholinesterase inhibitors) Taking Oxybutynin with alcohol If you drink alcohol while taking these tablets, you may become very drowsy. Pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Pregnancy If you are pregnant or think you are pregnant; you should not take this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Breastfeeding If you are breast-feeding you should not take this medicine as small amounts may pass in to your milk. Driving and using machines You may feel drowsy or have blurred vision whilst taking Oxybutynin. If this happens, do not drive or operate machinery. Oxybutynin contains lactose If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.