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Solider 10 mg

Tablet

Generic: Solifenacin Succinate

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Antimuscarinic (Urinary Antispasmodic)

Indications

Overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary urgency, frequency and urge incontinence.

Pharmacology

Solifenacin blocks muscarinic M3 receptors in the bladder, relaxing the bladder muscle and reducing involuntary contractions.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: 5 mg once daily, increased if necessary to 10 mg once daily. Maximum 5 mg daily in severe renal impairment or moderate hepatic impairment.

Side Effects

Dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, indigestion, nausea and dry eyes; rarely urinary retention.

Precautions & Warnings

It may cause blurred vision or drowsiness; take care when driving. Use with caution in bladder outflow obstruction, obstructive disorders of the gut, risk of QT prolongation, and in the elderly.

Contraindications

Urinary retention, severe gastro-intestinal conditions including toxic megacolon, myasthenia gravis, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, haemodialysis, severe hepatic impairment and hypersensitivity to solifenacin.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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