DERITAS 15 MG TABLET
Prescription Required
Product introduction
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET is a muscarinic antagonist that is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine are constipation, headache, dry mouth, urinary tract infection, nausea, and nasal dryness. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. This medicine is not recommended for people with severe liver disease must. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
Uses of Deritas Tablet
Benefits of Deritas Tablet
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.
Side effects of Deritas Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Deritas
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Dry eye
- Nasal dryness
How to use Deritas Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. DERITAS 15 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Deritas Tablet works
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with DERITAS 15 MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET may cause effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, trouble sleeping or drowsiness. This may affect your driving ability.
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET may cause effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, trouble sleeping or drowsiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of DERITAS 15 MG TABLET is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of DERITAS 15 MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Deritas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of DERITAS 15 MG TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
DERITAS 15 MG TABLET
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Quick tips
- DERITAS 15 MG TABLET helps you to have better control over your urination by relaxing your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine, thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
- It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus.
- It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
- Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Selective M3 anticholinergic (Bladder)
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Marketer details
Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
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