Dergit Solifenacin Succinate 5 mg - 30 Film-Coated Tablets

Product Overview:

• Dergit (solifenacin succinate) is a prescription medication used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, including frequent urination, sudden urgent need to urinate, and urinary incontinence, in adults. Oral suspension of solifenacin (liquid) is a treatment for symptoms of overactive bladder caused by problems in the brain, spinal cord, or nerves in children aged two years and older. This condition is known as neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). This product contains 30 tablets.

Main features:

• It works by relaxing the bladder muscles to reduce the urgency and frequency of urination.

How it works:

• Solifenacin increases the amount of urine the bladder can hold by relaxing one of the bladder muscles.

Benefits:

• Overactive bladder, when you feel an urgent need to urinate even if the bladder is not full, or involuntary urination incidents due to the intense need to urinate, or frequent urination.


• Neurogenic detrusor overactivity, a type of neurogenic bladder condition caused by problems in the brain, spinal cord, or nerves.

Usage instructions:

• Take solifenacin exactly as your doctor prescribed. Follow all the instructions on the prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction leaflets.

Active ingredients:

• Solifenacin succinate 5 mg

Side effects:

• Serious side effects of solifenacin may occur when taking this medication. Seek emergency medical help if you experience signs of an allergic reaction to solifenacin, including rash, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple rash with blistering and peeling).

Stop using solifenacin succinate and contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• Severe stomach pain, or constipation for 3 days or more;


• Pain or burning during urination;


• Headache, confusion, drowsiness, or hallucination;


• Changes in vision, or eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;


• Decreased urination or cessation of urination, or pain or burning during urination;


• Symptoms of dehydration - dizziness, fatigue, intense thirst or heat, decreased sweating, or dry and elevated skin temperature; or


• High potassium levels - nausea, weakness, tingling sensation, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and loss of mobility.

Common side effects of solifenacin may include the following:

• Blurred vision;


• Dry mouth and eyes;


• Pain during urination;


• Constipation; or


• Heat stroke - decreased sweating, dry skin, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, feeling hot.

Warnings:

• Inability to empty the bladder (urinary retention). Do not take solifenacin if you have a condition called urinary retention.


• Delayed gastric emptying (gastric retention). Do not take solifenacin if you have delayed or slow gastric emptying, a condition known as gastric retention.


• Glaucoma. Do not take solifenacin if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, a condition that causes increased pressure inside the eye.


• Do not take solifenacin unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Take it as prescribed.


• Do not share solifenacin with others, even if they have the same condition you have. It may harm them.


• Keep solifenacin out of the reach of children.


• Solifenacin may cause blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness. Do not drive or engage in any activities that require clear vision or alertness until you know how solifenacin affects you.


• Pregnancy. It is not known whether solifenacin may affect pregnancy or harm the fetus, or how it may affect them. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.


• Breastfeeding. It is not known whether solifenacin is excreted in breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding your child or planning to breastfeed.

Storage:

• It is stored at a temperature ranging from 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C). Keep the bottle closed. • Safely dispose of expired medications or those no longer needed.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Q: What happens if I miss a dose?


• A: If you miss a dose of the tablets. Skip the missed dose and take the next dose at its usual time. Do not take two doses on the same day. Forgetting a dose of the oral suspension. Do not take two doses of oral solifenacin suspension on the same day. Take the medication as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it is more than 12 hours late.


• Q: What should be avoided while taking solifenacin?


• A: Avoid driving or engaging in hazardous activities until you know how this medication will affect you. Solifenacin may impair your reactions and vision. Avoid overheating or dehydration while exercising and in hot weather. Vesicare may reduce sweating, and you may become more prone to heat stroke.


• Q: What are the other medications that might affect this drug?


• A: Sometimes, it may not be safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some medications can affect the levels of other medications you are taking in the blood, which may increase side effects or reduce the effectiveness of the medications.


• Q: Does solifenacin interact with foods or beverages?


• A: There are no known interactions between solifenacin and foods or beverages. It is not known whether drinking alcohol will affect solifenacin. The risk of drowsiness may increase if you drink alcohol while taking solifenacin.


• Q: What should I tell my healthcare provider before using solifenacin?


• A: Tell your healthcare provider about all your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other dietary supplements you are taking. This will help him determine if solifenacin is suitable for you.