Urotel XL 4 Capsule

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MRP: ₹
Packing:
Salt Combination: Tolterodine (4mg)
Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms

Description

Urotel XL 4 Capsule is used in the treatment of overactive bladder
It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination
Urotel XL 4 Capsule is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription
It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time regularly
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
The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, urinary retention, and headache
Drinking plenty of water might help you cope up with the side effects
It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy or make your vision blurry, 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 conditions
You should also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Urotel XL 4 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Urotel XL 4 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Urotel XL 4 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Urotel XL 4 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Urotel XL 4 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Urotel XL 4 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^Long-term use of Urotel XL 4 Capsule might reduce milk production.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Urotel XL 4 Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Urotel XL 4 Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Non selective Anticholinergic (Bladder)
Therapeutic class:	UROLOGY
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Diphenylmethane Derivative

Uses

Uses of Urotel XL 4 Capsule

In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms Urotel XL 4 Capsule helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine
It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract
This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Urotel XL 4 Capsule, 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.

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