Solicept 5Mg Tablet

Solicept is the medicine if you always feel the urge to urinate or have a leakage of urine. It is a muscarinic receptor antagonist that helps to relax the muscles of the overactive urinary bladder and thus making it easier to control the urination.

This medication should not be taken if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. You should also avoid this medication if you have liver problems, urinary and gastric retention, and if you’re taking potassium tablets. If you take medicines for the heart then it is a no-no.

It is taken with or without food. Continue using it without a break, even if you’re feeling better. It is important to complete the entire course of the medicine.

• Overactive Urinary Bladder

• Allergy

• Urinary Retention

• Narrow Angle Glaucoma

• Dry Mouth

• Nausea

• Constipation

• Abdominal Pain

• Dyspepsia

• Blurred Vision

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  In case of breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Solicept 5Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Floslo 5Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Emfenacin 5Mg Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Regusol 5mg Tablet

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Soliten 5Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Bispec 5Mg Tablet

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Bispec 5Mg Tablet

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• SOLIACT 5MG TABLET

  Cipla Ltd

• Emgard 5mg Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Vesiact 5Mg Tablet

  Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• ANTAB 5MG TABLET

  Sanzyme Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Solicept 5Mg Tablet is an anticholinergic and antispasmodic that works as an antagonist of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. It binds to these receptors and blocks acetylcholine from binding to them, thus relaxing the smooth muscles of the bladder, allowing it to retain a larger volume of urine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Itraconazole, Clozapine, Amiodarone.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Central nervous system disorders, Renal impairment, Liver impairment and QT Prolongation.

• Ques : What is Solicept 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Solicept is a medication which has Solifenacin as an active factor present in it. This medicine performs its action by decreasing contractions in the muscles of the urinary bladder. It is used to treat conditions such as Increased urinary frequency, Inability to control urine, Overactive urinary bladder, etc.

• Ques : What is the use of solicept 5mg tablet?

  Ans : It is used for the treatment and prevention of Increased urinary frequency, Inability to control urine, and Overactive urinary bladder. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using this tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Solicept 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects of this medication are Dry throat or skin, Blurred vision, Hardened stool in intestine, Nausea, Difficulty while urinating, Constipation or discomfort in stomach, Vomiting, Tiredness, Acid reflux, Change in taste perception, Dry eyes or nasal passage, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Infections or allergies on any part of the body, Fluid accumulation in lower legs, Indigestion with feeling of heartburn, Apparent perception of something not present, and Headache.

• Ques : Is Solifenacin an antibiotic/ sulfa drug/steroid/anticholinergic?

  Ans : Solicept tablet is not an antibiotic/sulfa drug/steroid. It is a type of anticholinergic which is called antimuscarinic (acts only against muscarinic receptors). The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : How long do I need to use solicept 5mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 3 days to 1 week. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use solicept 5mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use solicept 5mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of solicept 5mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store between 15 to 30 c temperature, as keeping this medication above that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children.

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