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Urinary incontinence in children facts

  • Urinary incontinence in children is very common.
  • Nighttime wetting (nocturnal enuresis) is more common than daytime wetting (diurnal enuresis).
  • Most urinary incontinence is nonorganic and resolves without intervention.
  • Persistent primary enuresis and secondary enuresis may require further medical evaluation.
  • Treatment for most cases of enuresis involves behavioral modification.
  • Bedwetting alarms are very effective.
  • Medications should be reserved for select children.
  • Less than 1% of all affected children have persistent incontinence into adulthood.

What is urinary incontinence?

Very simply stated, urinary incontinence is defined as the loss of complete control of the act of urination or the involuntary emptying of the bladder. It is also referred to as enuresis. It can be caused by any number of factors,...

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Detrol Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Detrol® (tolterodine tartrate) Structural Formula Illustration

DETROL Tablets are indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Detrol Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using tolterodine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • chest pain, fast or uneven heart rate;
  • feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
  • swelling, rapid weight gain;
  • confusion, hallucinations;
  • urinating less than usual or not at all; or
  • painful or difficult urination.

Less serious sid...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Detrol Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, tolterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics.

HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using tolterodine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your d...

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What is Detrol Consumer Information?

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Detrol - User Reviews

Detrol User Reviews

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