Ditropan
Indicated to address detrusor hyperreflexia to relieve urinary frequency and support bladder storage capacity.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Oxybutynin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Ditropan, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ditropan vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ditropan details
- Conditions
- Overactive Bladder · Urinary Incontinence
- Alternative names
- oxybutynin chloride
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic; Antispasmodic
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Contraindications
- urinary retention; narrow-angle glaucoma; gastric retention
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; blurred vision; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; headache; somnolence
- Serious side effects
- severe heat stroke, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Aventis Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–10 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Anticholinergic agents; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over five years and adults.
Patient summary
indicated to address detrusor hyperreflexia to relieve urinary frequency and support bladder storage capacity.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises muscarinic acetylcholine receptors directly on smooth muscle, relaxing the bladder detrusor to prevent involuntary contractions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety verified in animal models. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Ditropan is the originator brand name, made by Aventis Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Aventis Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Oxybutynin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.