Use Gelnique Gel
This medication is used to treat overactive bladder. Gelnique Gel improves your ability to control urination by relaxing the bladder muscle. This helps to reduce leaking of urine, feeling the need to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics.
How to use Gelnique Gel
Read patient leaflet information provided by your pharmacist before you start using oxybutynin and every time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Wash hands and the area of skin where the gel will be applied with mild soap and water. Allow area to dry completely before applying. Apply gel 1 package (about the size of nickel), and is aimed at part of the skin on the shoulders / arms, abdomen, thighs or usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. Do not apply gel to open wounds, areas with a rash, newly shaved, irritated or oily skin, or where lotions or powders are applied. Gently rub into the skin until it dries. Do not continue after the gel is dry friction. This medicine may be used before or after applying the gel sunscreen. Gelnique Gel for use on the skin only. Avoid getting the gel in your eyes, nose or mouth. Wash your hands with soap and water after using the drug. If the gel gets into eyes, flush eyes immediately with warm, clean water. Discard the used package at a safe distance from children and pets.Apply gel to another area of skin with each dose. This will reduce the skin reactions.Allow this medication to dry completely on the skin before getting dressed. Cover the area to prevent the spread of drugs through the skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash it with soap and water. After applying the gel, wait 1 hour before exercise, bathing, showering, swimming or get wet area applications to make sure that all the drug is absorbed. This product contains alcohol. Avoid smoking and open flame until the gel dried. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.Tell doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Missed dose Gelnique Gel
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Precautionary measures Gelnique Gel
Before using Gelnique Gel, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: block / slow movements of the stomach / intestines (eg, severe constipation, gastric retention, paralytic ileus), stomach / intestinal diseases (such as acid reflux, hiatal hernia, ulcerative colitis), problems emptying the bladder (eg, urinary retention, obstruction, prostate enlargement), some eye problems (glaucoma), liver disease, kidney disease, some diseases muscles (myasthenia gravis). This drug may make you dizzy, drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness and clear vision until you are sure that you can perform such security measures. Limit alcohol drugs can cause a decrease beverages. This sweating. Avoid overheating in hot weather, saunas, or during exercise or other strenuous activities since heatstroke may occur. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when really necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk and effect on the infant are unknown. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Side effects Gelnique Gel
Skin redness / itching / swelling at the injection site, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision may occur. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum , drink water or use saliva substitute. To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water and exercise. If you become constipated, consult your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative (eg, stimulant-type with stool softener). Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she determines that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects: difficulty urinating, signs of kidney infection (eg, burning / painful / frequent urination, back pain) Tell me. your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects such as signs of stomach / intestinal blockage (eg, severe abdominal pain, persistent nausea / vomiting, severe constipation) are very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek. immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching / swelling (especially the face / tongue / throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not an exhaustive list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In U.S. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada, 1-866-234-2345.
Drug Interactions Gelnique Gel
The effects of some drugs may change if you take other medicines or herbal products at the same time. This may increase the risk of serious side effects or may lead to drugs do not work properly. These drug interactions are possible, but not always the case. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use drugs, or through close monitoring. To help your doctor and pharmacist to give you the best care, be sure to inform your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription medicines and herbal products) prior to treatment with this product. When using this product, do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medications that you are not a doctor approval.Some products that may interact with this medicine include: pramlintide, drugs that can irritate the esophagus / stomach (eg, potassium tablets / capsules, including the oral bisphosphonates alendronate, etidronate), drugs that can cause dry mouth and constipation (including anticholinergics such as atropine / scopolamine, antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, antispasmodics others including dicyclomine , belladonna alkaloids) .. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: certain antihistamines (eg, diphenhydramine), sedatives drugs (eg, diazepam), anti-seizure drugs (eg, phenobarbital), medicine for sleep (eg , zolpidem), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (eg, codeine), psychiatric medicines (including phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or tricyclics such as amitriptyline). Check the labels on all your medicines (eg, allergy, cough and cold products) because they may contain ingredients that may cause drowsiness, constipation and blurred vision. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
Overdose Gelnique Gel
This medication may be harmful if swallowed. If overdose or swallowing is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency immediately. U.S. residents can call the U.S. National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call the provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual excitement, agitation, fast / irregular heartbeat, hot / redness, fever.
