Solicept 5 Tablet
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Product introduction
Solicept 5 Tablet is a muscarinic antagonist that is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Solicept 5 Tablet is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder that include sudden urge to pass urine, uncontrollable desire to pass urine, etc.
Solicept 5 Tablet is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder that include sudden urge to pass urine, uncontrollable desire to pass urine, etc.
Uses of Solicept Tablet
Benefits of Solicept Tablet
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Solicept 5 Tablet 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 Solicept Tablet
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 Solicept
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Urinary tract infection
How to use Solicept Tablet
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. Solicept 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Solicept Tablet works
Solicept 5 Tablet is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Solicept 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Solicept 5 Tablet 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Solicept 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Solicept 5 Tablet might reduce milk production, and cause constipation, dry mouth and urine infection in the baby.
Long-term use of Solicept 5 Tablet might reduce milk production, and cause constipation, dry mouth and urine infection in the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Solicept 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Solicept 5 Tablet may cause blurred vision and sometimes sleepiness or tiredness which may affect your ability to drive.
Solicept 5 Tablet may cause blurred vision and sometimes sleepiness or tiredness which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Solicept 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Solicept 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Solicept 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients undergoing kidney dialysis.
Use of Solicept 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients undergoing kidney dialysis.
Liver
CAUTION
Solicept 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Solicept 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Solicept 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Solicept 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Solicept 5 Tablet helps you to have better control over your urination by relaxing your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine, thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
- It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus.
- It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
- Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinuclidine Tetrahydroisoquinoline Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Selective M3 anticholinergic (Bladder)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Solicept 5 Tablet
Once A Day
84%
Twice A Day
15%
Thrice A Day
1%
What are you using Solicept Tablet for?
Overactive bl*
100%
*Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Solicept 5 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Solicept Tablet?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
FAQs
Does Solicept 5 Tablet start working right away?
Solicept 5 Tablet may start showing improvement in symptoms of overactive bladder within a week. However, it may take up to 4 weeks to show maximum benefits. This may vary from person to person. Do not stop taking it even if considerable improvement is not observed, but consult with the doctor.
When should Solicept 5 Tablet be taken?
Solicept 5 Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended that the medicine should be taken once daily, preferably at the same time. It can be taken with or without food.
Can Solicept 5 Tablet be taken by anyone?
Solicept 5 Tablet is to be prescribed by the doctor only. This medicine is meant for adults. Its consumption should be avoided by patients who are allergic to Solicept 5 Tablet, who are unable to empty their bladder (urinary retention), have delayed or slow emptying of the stomach (gastric obstruction), or have increased pressure in eyes with vision problems (narrow angle glaucoma).
Does Solicept 5 Tablet cause dementia?
In rare cases, Solicept 5 Tablet may cause confusion and hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist) as side effects. It may also cause delirium in very few people (disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence). Though there are studies which support that Solicept 5 Tablet may cause dementia, it is still to be confirmed.
What should I avoid while on Solicept 5 Tablet?
You should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience drowsiness or blurred vision while taking Solicept 5 Tablet, as it can be dangerous.
What is overactive bladder?
Overactive bladder is a condition where the nerve signals coming from the brain directs your bladder to empty even when it is not full. Consequently, this may affect a person’s ability to control bladder contractions. Rapid uncontrollable contractions cause symptoms of overactive bladder which are urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence (leakage).
Do I need to take Solicept 5 Tablet everyday?
Yes, Solicept 5 Tablet needs to be taken once daily as advised by your doctor. You should not take it only when the symptoms are bothersome as it will not work properly. Furthermore, if you forget to take a dose, continue taking it next day as per the prescribed schedule. Additionally, it is advised to not take 2 doses on the same day.
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