Manufacturer: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Oxybutynin(2.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Nocturin 2.5mg Tablet is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken on an empty stomach at least an hour before having a meal. 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, and headache. Drink plenty of water to reduce these side effects. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy or experience blurry vision, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Consumption of alcohol must be avoided as it can aggravate the side effects. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Oxybutynin acts to relax the bladder by inhibiting the muscarinic action of acetylcholine on smooth muscle, and not skeletal muscle. The active of oxybutynin is metabolite is N-desethyloxybutynin. It competitively inhibits the postganglionic type 1, 2 and 3 muscarinic receptors.
Excretion Oxybutynin is extensively metabolized by the liver, with less than 0.1% of the administered dose excreted unchanged in the urine. Also, less than 0.1% of the administered dose is excreted as the metabolite desethyloxybutynin.
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 Nocturin
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Diarrhea
Blurred vision
Dry skin
Dizziness
Headache
Sleepiness
Oxybutynin is contraindicated in patients with urinary retention, bladder obstruction, poorly controlled narrow-angle glaucoma, obstructive gastric disorders, or gastric dysmotility. In addition, it should not be used in patients who have hypersensitivity to the drug or its components.
Nocturin 2.5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Nocturin 2.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Nocturin 2.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Oxybutynin is an anticholinergic medication that is FDA-approved and indicated in patients with overactive bladder or symptoms of detrusor overactivity, including urinary frequency and urgency.
Antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold.
Atropine.
Certain medications for bladder problems like oxybutynin, tolterodine.
Certain medications for Parkinson's disease like benztropine, trihexyphenidyl.
Certain medications for stomach problems like dicyclomine, hyoscyamine.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Nocturin 2.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Nocturin 2.5mg 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Nocturin 2.5mg Tablet treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Dry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation may occur as a side effect. Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water frequently, chew sugarless gum, and wear contact lenses with caution.
It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed.
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. Nocturin 2.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
