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- 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.
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Ditropan XL Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Ditropan XL (oxybutynin chloride) is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination, incontinence (urine leakage), and increased night-time urination. Ditropan XL is in the antispasmodic and anticholinergic agent classes of drugs. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include dry mouth, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, inability to urinate, blurred vision, dry eyes, unusual taste in mouth, dry/flushed skin, stuffy nose, and cough.
The recommended starting dose of Ditropan XL 5 or 10 mg once/day for adults. For children 6 years and older, the starting dose is 5 mg once/day. Doses may be adjusted by your doctor. Some products that may adversely interact with Ditropan XL include other bladder or urinary medications, glycopyrrolate, flecainide, thioridazine, HIV /AIDS medicine, antibiotics, antifungal medications, atropine, benztropine, dimenhydrinate, methscopolamine, scopolamine, bronchodilators, irritable bowel medications, or antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Ditropan XL should be used only when prescribed by your doctor during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Ditropan XL Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
DITROPAN XL® (oxybutynin chloride) is a once-daily controlled-release tablet indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency.
DITROPAN XL® is also indicated in the treatment of pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with symptoms of detrusor overactivity associated with a neurological condition (e.g., spina bifida).
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Ditropan XL 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 oxybutynin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- hot, dry skin and extreme thirst;
- severe stomach pain or constipation;
- pain or burning when you urinate; or
- urinating less than usual or not at all.
Less serious side effects may include:
- dry mouth;
- dry eyes, blurred vision; ...
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Ditropan XL Consumer Information: Uses
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics.
This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (e.g., spina bifida).
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually once a day, or as directed by your doctor. It may be taken with or without f...
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