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Urotel XL 4 Capsule

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Product introduction

Urotel XL 4 Capsule is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.

Urotel XL 4 Capsule is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time regularly. 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 common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, urinary retention, and headache. Drinking plenty of water might help you cope up with the side effects. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy or make your vision blurry, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Consumption of alcohol must be avoided as it can aggravate the side effects. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.

Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health conditions. You should also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.


Benefits of Urotel Capsule ER

In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms

Urotel XL 4 Capsule 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 Urotel Capsule ER

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 Urotel

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Blurred vision
  • Diarrhea

How to use Urotel Capsule ER

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. Urotel XL 4 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Urotel Capsule ER works

Urotel XL 4 Capsule is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Urotel XL 4 Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Urotel XL 4 Capsule 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
Urotel XL 4 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Long-term use of Urotel XL 4 Capsule might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Urotel XL 4 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Urotel XL 4 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Urotel XL 4 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Urotel XL 4 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Urotel XL 4 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Urotel Capsule ER?

If you miss a dose of Urotel XL 4 Capsule, 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.

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Quick tips

  • Urotel XL 4 Capsule treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination.
  • It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
  • It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Dry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation may occur as a side effect. Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water frequently, chew sugarless gum, and wear contact lenses with caution.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Non selective Anticholinergic (Bladder)

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FAQs

How long does it take for Urotel XL 4 Capsule to show its effect?

Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Urotel XL 4 Capsule. Maximum benefits may be seen after 5-8 weeks of treatment. To maintain this improvement, your doctor may prescribe this medicine to you for a long term of up to 24 months.

What class of drug is Urotel XL 4 Capsule? Is it a diuretic?

Urotel XL 4 Capsule belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Urotel XL 4 Capsule is not a diuretic, it is a urinary antispasmodic. This means that it relaxes the urinary bladder, decreasing spasm of the bladder wall. This further provides better control upon the release of urine and also increases storage volume of the bladder.

Can I just stop taking Urotel XL 4 Capsule?

Urotel XL 4 Capsule does not cure your condition but helps to control the symptoms of overactive bladder. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better. Your doctor will reassess your condition at regular intervals, like 6 months, to understand the duration for which you need to take Urotel XL 4 Capsule.

Can I crush the tablets of Urotel XL 4 Capsule and then take it?

No, do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor.

Can Urotel XL 4 Capsule be used in children?

When studied in children, Urotel XL 4 Capsule did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.

Who should avoid taking Urotel XL 4 Capsule?

Patients who have urinary retention (unable to pass urine), have delayed emptying of stomach or blocked intestinal tract (toxic megacolon, ulcerative colitis, pyloric stenosis) or uncontrolled high pressure in the eyes (narrow-angle glaucoma). It should also be avoided by patients who have any muscle disease which causes drooping eyelids, double vision, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, and sometimes muscle weakness in the arms or legs (myasthenia gravis). Patients who are hypersensitive to Tolterodine should avoid it as well.

I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Urotel XL 4 Capsule. Will I have any harmful effects?

No, discontinuing Urotel XL 4 Capsule will not have any harmful effects, but the symptoms of overactive bladder may return. Talk to your doctor regarding constipation and you can stop the medicine if advised by the doctor.

Does Urotel XL 4 Capsule cause dementia?

It is unclear whether Urotel XL 4 Capsule can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Urotel XL 4 Capsule, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.

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References

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Country of origin: India

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