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Oxybutynin

Oxybutynin is an antimuscarinic used for selected bladder-overactivity symptoms. Listed uses include Overactive Bladder and Urinary Incontinence.

Ditropan

Urinary Incontinence, Detrusor Overactivity

2.5 · 5mg

Oxybutynin 2.5mg and 5mg tablets, used in the management of urinary incontinence and detrusor overactivity. An antispasmodic acting on bladder muscle.

From$0.70/ tabletView

Oxytrol

Overactive Bladder

5mg

Oxybutynin 5mg as a transdermal patch, used in the management of overactive bladder. An anticholinergic delivered through the skin rather than swallowed.

From$1.10/ tabletView

Key points

  • Oral, patch, gel and bladder formulations are not interchangeable.
  • It can impair sweating, cognition, vision, bowel and bladder emptying.
  • Inability to urinate, overheating or eye pain needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Glaucoma, retention, bowel obstruction, cognitive risk and other anticholinergics require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for inability to urinate, severe eye pain with halos, confusion with overheating, or facial swelling.

Further reading