Oxybutynin 5 mg Immediate Release Tablets — Generic For Ditropan — Rising Pharma

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Oxybutynin chloride tablets are an oral antispasmodic and anticholinergic medicine. They are indicated for relief of symptoms of bladder instability associated with voiding in patients with uninhibited neurogenic or reflex neurogenic bladder, including urgency, frequency, urinary leakage, urge incontinence, and dysuria.

The tablets work by relaxing bladder smooth muscle and reducing involuntary bladder contractions. This can increase bladder capacity, delay the urge to void, and decrease urgency and episodes of incontinence.

The label warns that oxybutynin can cause side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, and blurred vision. It may also cause serious reactions including angioedema, confusion, hallucinations, urinary retention, and decreased gastrointestinal motility.

Storage Information

Dispense in tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP. Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted within 15° C to 30° C (59° F to 86° F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Take this medicine by mouth as directed on the prescription label.
• The usual adult dose is one 5-mg tablet two to three times a day; do not exceed the maximum recommended dose listed on the label.
• For pediatric patients over 5 years of age, the usual dose is one 5-mg tablet two times a day; the label gives a maximum of one 5-mg tablet three times a day.
• This medicine may cause drowsiness or blurred vision; use caution when driving or doing tasks that require alertness.
• Alcohol may increase drowsiness caused by oxybutynin.
• Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, somnolence, headache, nausea, and urinary hesitation.
• Seek prompt medical attention for swelling of the tongue, lips, face, throat, or trouble breathing, as angioedema has been reported.
• Tell a clinician if you notice confusion, hallucinations, agitation, severe constipation, trouble urinating, or other anticholinergic effects.
• Use caution if taking other anticholinergic medicines or drugs that can cause dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, or decreased gastrointestinal motility.
• Heat prostration can occur with anticholinergics in high environmental temperatures; be alert to fever or heat stroke symptoms.
• Use caution with this medicine if you have conditions the label lists for caution, including urinary outflow obstruction, gastrointestinal obstructive disorders, glaucoma risk, liver or kidney impairment, or myasthenia gravis.

Helpful Patient Education

Oxybutynin chloride tablets are an oral antispasmodic and anticholinergic medicine used for symptoms of bladder instability associated with voiding in patients with uninhibited neurogenic or reflex neurogenic bladder. The label describes its effect as relaxing bladder smooth muscle and helping reduce urgency, frequency, urinary leakage, and urge incontinence.

This product information is based on the DailyMed label for oxybutynin chloride tablets, including dosing, safety warnings, side effects, and storage directions. Common label-listed adverse effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, and blurred vision, and the label also warns about serious reactions such as angioedema and urinary retention.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-19 02:50:48