Vesicare, 5 mg, for the treatment of overactive bladder - 30 tablets

Product Name

• Vesicare, 5 mg, for the treatment of overactive bladder - 30 tablets

Scientific name

• Solifenacin succinate 5 mg tablets

Vesicare 5 mg belongs to

• Urinary tract care medications

How to use Solifenacin Succinate 5 mg Tablets

• Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in your bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control urination. It helps reduce urine leakage, the urge to urinate immediately, and frequent trips to the bathroom.

Medical uses of Vesicare 5 mg

• These medications are used to reduce bladder activity or overactivity.
• This allows you to wait longer before having to go to the bathroom and increases the amount of urine your bladder can hold.

How to use Visicare 5 mg

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The recommended dose is 5 mg per day, unless your doctor tells you to take 10 mg per day.
• Doses may be changed under special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.

Side effects of Vesicare 5 mg

• Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may experience:
• Dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, upset stomach, blurred vision, dry eyes, headache, or unusual tiredness/weakness.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Use of Vesicare 5 mg during pregnancy and breastfeeding

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Warnings and precautions while using Vesicare 5 mg

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: difficulty urinating (urinary retention), other bladder problems (such as obstruction), stomach/intestinal blockage (gastric retention), personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type), liver disease, bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis), slowed stomach/intestinal movement, constipation, kidney disease, enlarged prostate, a certain muscle/nerve disease (myasthenia gravis).

How to store Vesicare 5 mg

• Store below 25°C.
• Do not refrigerate the medicine.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Must be stored in the original container to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton/blister/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

For more information about Solifenacin Succinate 5 mg Tablets

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• By visiting the Saudi Food and Drug Authority website
• Or by visiting information about Solifenacin Succinate 5 mg Tablets