Uromax: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

ABOUT THIS MEDICATION

What the medication is used for:

Uromax is an oral tablet that slowly releases oxybutynin over a 24 hour period to control symptoms of an overactive bladder such as the frequency and urge to urinate.

What it does:

Oxybutynin relaxes the smooth muscles of the bladder to reduce the number of times you leak urine, and reduces the excessive urge and frequency to urinate which should help you live more comfortably and independently.

When it should not be used:

• If you are hypersensitive to oxybutynin or to any of the other ingredients (See “What the important nonmedicinal ingredients are”);
• If you have any obstruction or problems with the digestive or urinary system, such as severe ulcerative colitis (chronic ulceration and inflammation of the colon);
• If you suffer from glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, megacolon;
• If your heart or circulatory status is compromised by blood loss.

What the medicinal ingredient is:

Oxybutynin Chloride

What the important nonmedicinal ingredients are:

cetostearyl alcohol, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, dye blend yellow, FD&C Blue No.2 Aluminum Lake, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer Type C, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium alginate, synthetic red iron oxide, synthetic yellow iron oxide, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.

What dosage forms it comes in:

Uromax tablets are available in three strengths: 5 mg (green), 10 mg (yellow) and 15 mg (pink). It may be necessary for you to take more than one tablet at the same time, in order to receive the total daily dosage prescribed by your doctor.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE you use Uromax talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:

• You will be operating a motor vehicle or other machinery or performing hazardous work while taking this drug. Driving or other tasks requiring full alertness should not be attempted until you are sure that taking Uromax does not make you drowsy or blur your vision.
• You expect to be exposed to a high environmental temperature or engage in hard physical work since oxybutynin may decrease sweating and cause increased body temperature and heat stroke.
• You have heart disease, thyroid disease, heartburn or esophageal reflux, diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, prostate enlargement or disease of the liver or kidneys.

• You are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or nursing.

INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION

Before taking Uromax, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medications, including those purchased without a prescription. Alcohol may increase drowsiness caused by Uromax.

PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION

You should follow the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Usual starting dose: 10 – 15 mg taken orally once a day, at about the same time each day.

Uromax may be taken with or without food.

Uromax tablets should be swallowed whole with the aid of liquids and should not be chewed, crushed or cut in half.

Overdose:

Symptoms may include restlessness, tremor, irritability, delirium, hallucinations, flushing, fever, nausea, vomiting, increased pulse, breathing difficulties, paralysis and coma.

Missed Dose:

If you forget to take one or more doses, take your next dose at the normal time and in the normal amount. You should not take any more than prescribed. Do not try to make up for the missed dose by taking a double dose next time.

SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM

As with most drugs, Uromax may cause some side effects. The most common side effects with Uromax are dry mouth, sore throat or dry skin. This is to be expected so your doctor may decrease your dose while you are using Uromax. The intensity of your dry mouth may decrease over time while you are taking Uromax.

Less commonly reported side effects are listed below. Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following effects:

• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Difficulty urinating
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Sleeplessness
• Stomach pain
• Weakness

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you experience any bothersome or unusual effects while taking Uromax.

This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking Uromax, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO STORE IT

Store at room temperature (15-30˚C).

Protect from exposure to light.

Protect from moisture. Protect from high humidity.

Keep in a safe place out of the reach of children.

REPORTING SUSPECTED SIDE EFFECTS

MORE INFORMATION

This document plus the full product monograph, prepared for health professionals can be found at:

http://www.purdue.ca

or by contacting the manufacturer, Purdue Pharma, at:

1-800-387-4501.

Last revised: October 16, 2013