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• What is oxybutynin topical (Gelnique)?
• What are the possible side effects of oxybutynin topical (Gelnique)?
• What is the most important information I should know about oxybutynin topical (Gelnique)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using oxybutynin topical (Gelnique)?
• How should I use oxybutynin topical (Gelnique)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Gelnique)?
• What happens if I overdose (Gelnique)?
• What should I avoid while using oxybutynin topical (Gelnique)?
• What other drugs will affect oxybutynin topical (Gelnique)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using oxybutynin topical (Gelnique)?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to oxybutynin, or if you have:

• untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma;
• a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines); or
• if you have decreased urination or are unable to urinate.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication:

• bladder obstruction or other urination problems;
• glaucoma;
• liver disease;
• kidney disease;
• myasthenia gravis (a nerve-muscle disorder);
• severe constipation;
• an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis; or
• a stomach disorder such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or slow digestion.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether oxybutynin topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use oxybutynin topical (Gelnique)?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions on your prescription label.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying this medication. Also wash the skin area to be treated. Use a mild soap or cleanser.

Each packet of oxybutynin gel is for one use only. Throw away the empty packet in a place where children and pets cannot get to it.

Tear open the sealed packet and empty the entire contents into your hand. You may also empty the packet directly onto the treatment area. Oxybutynin topical can be applied to the skin on your stomach, upper arm, shoulder, or thigh.

Apply the gel to a different place on any of these skin areas each time you use it. Do not apply the gel to the same skin two days in a row.

Do not bathe, shower, swim, use a hot tub, or exercise vigorously for at least 1 hour after applying this medication.

It is best to cover treated skin areas with clothing after the gel has dried completely. This will help prevent getting this medicine on your other skin or on other people. If someone else does come into contact with a treated skin area, they should wash the contact area right away with soap and water.

Oxybutynin gel is flammable. Avoid using near open flame, and do not smoke until the gel has completely dried on your skin.

Keep oxybutynin gel in its sealed packet until you are ready to use it. Store the packets at room temperature away from heat and moisture.