Solifenacin (sol-i-FEN-a-cin) Succinate (SUX-in-ate)

Solifenacin, a muscarinic receptor agonist, is used to control a case of an overactive bladder, wherein it causes the bladder muscles to relax thereby eliminating the urge to urinate frquently and/or controlling uncontrolled urination.

Consult a paediatrician for the use of this medicine in children.

Consult your health care professional on dosages and take exactly as directed.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

blurred vision/difficulty focusing
difficulty whilst urinating
palpitations
dry eyes/mouth
headache
severe dizziness
upset stomach/constipation
confusion /drowsiness/mild dizziness

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

quinidine
quinine
scopolamine
st. johns wort
tegaserod
troleandomycin
verapamil
zafirlukast
oxybutynin
omeprazole
nefazodone
metoclopramide
grapefruit juice
fungal infection medication
fluvoxamine
erythromycin
diuretics
diltiazem
clozapine
clarithromycin
cisapride
caffeine
btropine
bosentan
alcohol containing beverages
alcohol
HIV infection/AIDS Medicine

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

As this medicine causes dry eyes/blurry vision, if you wear contact lenses contact your ophthalmologist for lubricating drops or if the irritation is causing discomfort.

Avoid exposure to extreme heat.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 25 degrees C (77 degrees F), away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

kidney/liver disease
benign prostatic hypertrophy
intestinal obstruction/ pyloric stenosis/reflux, or other problems related to emptying stomach contents
difficulty whilst urinating
narrow angle glaucoma


Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.