Soliten 5Mg Tablet

The medication is classified as a muscarinic receptor antagonist. It helps to relax the muscles of the overactive urinary bladder. Moreover, consuming this tablet makes it easier to control the urination.

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. It is also advised to avoid if you have liver problems, urinary & gastric retention, and if you’re taking potassium tablets. The tablet can be taken with or without food. It is important to complete the entire course of medicine. Continue using it, even if you’re feeling better.

Stomach upset, dry mouth, blurred vision and constipation are some of the most common side effects of this medication. These side effects do not need any special attention and usually go away. However, if you are facing adverse effects such as peeling skin, painful urination, decreased sweating, difficulty in breathing, find medical help right away.

• Overactive Urinary Bladder

• Allergy

• Dry Mouth

• Nausea

• Constipation

• Abdominal Pain

• Dyspepsia

• Blurred Vision

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as your remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult a dose in case of overdose.

The medication is 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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  Do not use this medicine in combination with clotrimazole, itraconazole, clozapine, amiodarone and fluoroquinolones.

• Ques : What is Soliten 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Soliten tablet is a medication which has Solifenacin as an active factor present in it.

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

  Ans : Soliten is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Increased urinary frequency, Inability to control urine and Overactive urinary bladder.

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

  Ans : Dry throat or skin, Nausea, Difficulty while urinating, Constipation or discomfort in stomach, Vomiting, Tiredness, Acid reflux, Change in taste perception, Dry eyes or nasal passage, Dizziness and Sleepiness are some common side effects.

• Ques : How quickly does solifenacin work?

  Ans : Solifenacin should be taken for 4 weeks at least before major improvements are observed.

• Ques : How long do I need to use soliten 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 1 day to 1 week, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

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

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

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

  Ans : 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 soliten 5mg tablet?

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

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