Oxytrol (Oxybutynin Transdermal System) the first over-the-counter
medication for overactive bladder was given approval by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration for use by women, but still remains available
just by prescription for men.
Oxytrol consists of a medicine called oxybutynin (a anticholinergic) that functions by easing the bladder muscle. It comes in the form of a patch that a person replaces on the skin every four days. The patch emits 3.9 milligrams of oxybutynin per day.
Shaw Chen, M.D., Ph.D., deputy director of the Office of Drug Evaluation IV in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said:
The safety and efficacy of Oxytrol for women was tested in nine studies including over 5,000 females. Results revealed that consumers can clearly understand the information on the label and easily select whether the product is right for them, and use the drug correctly.
Side effects seen during the clinical trials included:
When someone has an overactive bladder, the bladder muscles contract unintentionally, making a person feel like they must urinate, according to the Mayo Clinic.
This can result in frequent urination, sudden urges to urinate, and uncontrolled urination. Risk of overactive bladder rises as you age, however, it is not considered a normal part of aging. It is also linked to some ailments, such as diabetes, enlarged prostate, and Alzheimer's.
Treatments for overactive bladder include:
Written by Kelly Fitzgerald
Oxytrol consists of a medicine called oxybutynin (a anticholinergic) that functions by easing the bladder muscle. It comes in the form of a patch that a person replaces on the skin every four days. The patch emits 3.9 milligrams of oxybutynin per day.
Shaw Chen, M.D., Ph.D., deputy director of the Office of Drug Evaluation IV in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said:
"Studies demonstrate that over-the-counter Oxytrol for Women is a safe and effective treatment for overactive bladder. Women should make sure to follow the Drug Facts label and consult their doctor if their condition does not improve."
The safety and efficacy of Oxytrol for women was tested in nine studies including over 5,000 females. Results revealed that consumers can clearly understand the information on the label and easily select whether the product is right for them, and use the drug correctly.
Side effects seen during the clinical trials included:
- dry mouth
- constipation
- skin irritation where the patch is applied
When someone has an overactive bladder, the bladder muscles contract unintentionally, making a person feel like they must urinate, according to the Mayo Clinic.
This can result in frequent urination, sudden urges to urinate, and uncontrolled urination. Risk of overactive bladder rises as you age, however, it is not considered a normal part of aging. It is also linked to some ailments, such as diabetes, enlarged prostate, and Alzheimer's.
Treatments for overactive bladder include:
- surgery
- behavioral interventions (kegal exercises)
- taking medications
Written by Kelly Fitzgerald
View drug information on Oxytrol.
