What is Oxybutynin Chloride Er: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan. 13, 2021  •  Published Dec. 30, 2020

Oxybutynin Chloride Er overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ditropan XL

Generic Names:

  • Oxybutynin Chloride Er

Uses:

  • Treats overactive bladder.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Urinary Antispasmodic

Forms:

  • Liquid, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Oxybutynin Chloride Er come in

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

  • Long Acting Tablet

What are common Oxybutynin Chloride Er doses?

  • Tablet 5mg

  • Tablet 10mg

  • Tablet 15mg

  • Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 5MG

  • Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 15MG

Common Oxybutynin Chloride Er prescriptions

  • oxyBUTYnin Chloride ER
    10mg tablet

  • oxyBUTYnin Chloride ER
    15mg tablet

  • oxyBUTYnin Chloride ER
    5mg tablet

  • oxyBUTYnin Chloride ER
    10mg tablet extended release 24 hour

  • oxyBUTYnin Chloride ER
    15mg tablet extended release 24 hour

  • oxyBUTYnin Chloride ER
    5mg tablet extended release 24 hour

How to take Oxybutynin Chloride Er

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Take this medicine at the same time each day.

  • If you take the extended-release tablet, part of the tablet may pass into your stools. This is normal and is nothing to worry about.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

  • Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Take this medicine at the same time each day.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • If you take the extended-release tablet, part of the tablet may pass into your stools. This is normal and is nothing to worry about.

Oxybutynin Chloride Er contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to oxybutynin.

Oxybutynin Chloride Er warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, dementia, glaucoma, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson disease, an enlarged prostate or trouble urinating, or stomach or bowel problems (including colitis, chronic constipation, a bowel blockage, GERD).

  • This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy, or cause vision problems. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

  • This medicine may make you sweat less. This can cause your body to become too hot. Take precautions if you exercise strenuously or are outside in hot weather. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Oxybutynin Chloride Er interactions

  • Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

  • This medicine may make you sweat less. This can cause your body to become too hot. Take precautions if you exercise strenuously or are outside in hot weather. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

  • Some foods and medicines can affect how oxybutynin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:MetoclopramideBisphosphonate medicineMedicine to treat an infection (including clarithromycin, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole)

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Oxybutynin Chloride Er side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Change in how much or how often you urinate, difficult or painful urination

  • Hot, dry skin, lack of sweating, weakness

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Agitation, confusion, unusual behavior or drowsiness, seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, stomach pain or upset

  • Dry mouth