Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow the instructions in the insert carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

This medicine may be taken with or without food.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not split, crush, or chew it.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
    • For neurogenic detrusor overactivity:
      • Children 6 years of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.
        • Weighing more than 35 kilograms (kg)—At first, 4 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose to 8 mg once a day after 1 week.
        • Weighing more than 25 and up to 35 kg—At first, 4 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose as needed and tolerated. However the dose is usually not more than 8 mg once a day.
      • Children younger than 6 years of age or weighing 25 kg or less—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For symptoms of an overactive bladder:
      • Adults—At first, 4 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 8 mg once a day.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2024

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