{"id":23362,"date":"2022-07-28T06:03:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T06:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23362"},"modified":"2022-07-29T11:10:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T11:10:53","slug":"solifenacin-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/solifenacin-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Solifenacin Sandoz &#8211; Solifenacin succinate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>5 mg, 10 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>solifenacin succinate<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Solifenacin Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solifenacin, the active ingredient in Solifenacin Sandoz, belongs to the drug group anticholinergics.&nbsp;These drugs are used to reduce the activity of an overactive bladder.&nbsp;This means that you can wait longer before you need to go to the toilet and that the bladder can hold larger amounts of urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solifenacin Sandoz is used to\u00a0<strong>treating the symptoms of a condition called overactive bladder.\u00a0<\/strong>These symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a strong, sudden need to urinate without warning<\/li><li>need to urinate frequently<\/li><li>urine leakage because you didn&#8217;t make it to the toilet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Solifenacin succinate contained in Solifenacin Sandoz may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before taking Solifenacin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Solifenacin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>are allergic to solifenacin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>have difficulty urinating or completely emptying the bladder when urinating (\u00a0urinary retention\u00a0)<\/li><li>have a severe stomach or intestinal disease (including toxic megacolon, a complication that can occur in\u00a0ulcerative colitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>have a muscle disease called\u00a0myasthenia gravis, which can cause weakness in certain muscles<\/li><li>have uncontrolled\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0) with a narrow\u00a0chamber angle\u00a0(increased pressure and pain in the eye)<\/li><li>undergoing\u00a0dialysis<\/li><li>have severe liver disease<\/li><li>have severe kidney disease or moderately impaired liver function AND if you are simultaneously treated with medicines that can reduce the breakdown of Solifenacin Sandoz in the body (e.g.\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0).\u00a0Your doctor or pharmacist will inform you if this is the case.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell the doctor if you have or have had any of the above conditions before starting treatment with Solifenacin Sandoz.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Solifenacin Sandoz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have difficulty emptying your bladder (bladder obstruction) or urinating (e.g. have a weak stream of urine).\u00a0The risk of urine accumulating in the bladder (\u00a0urinary retention\u00a0) is much greater.<\/li><li>if you have problems with the gastrointestinal tract causing difficulty in emptying the bowels (constipation)<\/li><li>if you belong to a risk group where the digestive organs may start to work more slowly (stomach and bowel movements).\u00a0The doctor will inform you if this is the case.<\/li><li>if you have severe kidney disease<\/li><li>if you have moderately impaired liver function<\/li><li>if you have a diaphragmatic hernia or heartburn<\/li><li>if you have a nerve disease (autonomic\u00a0neuropathy\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell the doctor if you have or have had any of the above conditions before starting treatment with Solifenacin Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting treatment with Solifenacin Sandoz, the doctor will assess whether there are other reasons why you need to urinate so often (eg&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;[the heart cannot pump] or kidney disease).&nbsp;If you have a urinary tract infection, the doctor will prescribe an&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;(a medicine against certain bacterial infections).<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solifenacin Sandoz should not be used in children and adolescents under the age of 18.<\/strong><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Solifenacin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must inform the doctor if you are taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>other anticholinergic drugs, as the effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0of both drugs, can be enhanced<\/li><li>cholinergic medicines, as they can reduce the effect of Solifenacin Sandoz<\/li><li>medicines such as metoclopramide and\u00a0cisapride, which can make the gastrointestinal tract work faster.\u00a0Solifenacin Sandoz can reduce their effect<\/li><li>medicines containing\u00a0ketoconazole, ritonavir, nelfinavir, itraconazole, verapamil, or\u00a0diltiazem, as they can reduce the rate of breakdown of Solifenacin Sandoz in the body<\/li><li>medicines such as rifampicin,\u00a0phenytoin,\u00a0and carbamazepine as they can increase the rate at which Solifenacin Sandoz is broken down in the body<\/li><li>medicines such as bisphosphonates, which can cause or worsen the inflammation\u00a0of the esophagus (\u00a0oesophagitis\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solifenacin Sandoz with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solifenacin Sandoz can be taken with or without food, depending on your preference.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solifenacin Sandoz should not be used during pregnancy unless necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Solifenacin Sandoz if you are breastfeeding as solifenacin can pass into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solifenacin Sandoz can cause blurred vision and sometimes drowsiness or tiredness.\u00a0If you get any of these\u00a0side effects, you should not drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solifenacin Sandoz contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medication.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Solifenacin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 5 mg per day unless your doctor has told you to take 10 mg per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow the tablets with a glass of water, without chewing or crushing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Solifenacin Sandoz 10 mg film-coated tablets<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.\u00a0Swallow the tablet whole or half with a glass of water, without chewing or crushing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the tablets at the same time every day.&nbsp;The tablets can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Solifenacin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of overdose may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>drowsiness and blurred vision<\/li><li>experience of things that are not there (hallucinations)<\/li><li>affect on mood (overactivity)<\/li><li>convulsions<\/li><li>breathing difficulties<\/li><li>palpitations (&nbsp;tachycardia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>accumulation of urine in the bladder (&nbsp;urinary retention&nbsp;)<\/li><li>enlarged&nbsp;pupils&nbsp;(&nbsp;mydriasis&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Solifenacin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have forgotten to take a\u00a0dose\u00a0when you usually take it, you can take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time for the next\u00a0dose.\u00a0Never take more than one\u00a0dose\u00a0per day.\u00a0If you are unsure, always consult a doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Solifenacin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop taking Solifenacin Sandoz, symptoms of overactive bladder may return or worsen.&nbsp;Always consult a doctor if you are considering stopping treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Solifenacin Sandoz and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergic attack (\u00a0<strong>signs may include swelling of the throat, face, lips, and mouth, difficulty breathing or swallowing<\/strong>\u00a0) or a severe skin reaction (eg blisters and scaling)<\/li><li>angioedema\u00a0(\u00a0allergy\u00a0with skin involvement leading to swelling of\u00a0tissue\u00a0closest to the surface of the skin) with breathing difficulties has been reported in some patients taking solifenacin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur with the following frequencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 in 10 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dry mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>blurred vision<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>indigestion with symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, belching, nausea, and heartburn (\u00a0dyspepsia\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>urinary tract infection, bladder infection<\/li><li>sleepiness, fatigue<\/li><li>altered taste perception (&nbsp;dysgeusia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>dry (irritated) eyes<\/li><li>dryness of the nasal mucosa<\/li><li>reflux disease&nbsp;(&nbsp;gastroesophageal reflux&nbsp;i.e. regurgitation)<\/li><li>dryness of the throat<\/li><li>dry skin<\/li><li>trouble urinating<\/li><li>accumulation of fluid in the lower legs (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>accumulation of large amounts of hard feces in the large intestine (fecal\u00a0clumping)<\/li><li>blockage in the large intestine<\/li><li>accumulation of urine in the bladder due to difficulty emptying the bladder when urinating (\u00a0urinary retention\u00a0)<\/li><li>dizziness, headache<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>itching, rash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hallucinations, confusion<\/li><li>allergic rash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurring in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>decreased appetite, and high level of potassium in the blood which can cause abnormal heart rhythm<\/li><li>high eye pressure<\/li><li>changes in the electrical activity of the heart (\u00a0ECG\u00a0), irregular heartbeat, palpitations, faster heartbeat<\/li><li>voice problems<\/li><li>liver disease, abnormal values \u200b\u200bin liver function tests<\/li><li>muscle weakness<\/li><li>kidney disease<\/li><li>the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, irritable bowel (absence of bowel movements which can lead to a blockage in the bowel)<\/li><li>widespread\u00a0redness\u00a0and scaling of the skin<\/li><li>severe confusion (\u00a0delirium\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Solifenacin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the carton after &#8220;EXP&#8221;.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelf life after opening the can is 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The active substance is solifenacin succinate<\/strong>. One Solifenacin Sandoz 5 mg film-coated tablet contains 5 mg solifenacin succinate corresponding to 3.8 mg solifenacin. One Solifenacin Sandoz 10 mg film-coated tablet contains 10 mg solifenacin succinate corresponding to 7.5 mg solifenacin.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are\u00a0lactose\u00a0monohydrate, hypromellose, pregelatinized\u00a0starch, magnesium stearate, macrogol 6000, talc, titanium dioxide (E 171), iron oxide yellow (E 172) (Solifenacin Sandoz 5 mg), iron oxide red (E 172) (Solifenacin Sandoz 10 mg).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solifenacin Sandoz 5 mg film-coated tablets are pale yellow, round, film-coated tablets with a diameter of 6 mm and 05 debossed on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solifenacin Sandoz 10 mg film-coated tablets are light pink, round, film-coated tablets with a diameter of 8 mm and 10 debossed on one side and scored on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 mg film-coated tablets can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>PVC\/Al blister packs contain 10, 20, 30, 50, 90, or 100 film-coated tablets packed in a carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyethylene cans (with polypropylene screw cap and desiccant) contain 30, 56, 60, 84, 90, 100, 105, or 250 film-coated tablets packed in a carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A\/S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek Pharmaceuticals dd, Verov\u0161kova ulica 57, 1526 Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solifenacin, the active ingredient in Solifenacin Sandoz, belongs to the drug group anticholinergics.\u00a0These drugs are used to reduce the activity of an overactive bladder.\u00a0This means that you can wait longer before you need to go to the toilet and that the bladder can hold larger amounts of urine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18530],"tags":[24463,24467,24466,24349,24352,24457,24464,24350,24465,24351],"class_list":["post-23362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-s","tag-solifenacin-sandoz","tag-solifenacin-sandoz-side-effects","tag-solifenacin-sandoz-tablet","tag-solifenacin-succinate","tag-solifenacin-succinate-side-effects","tag-solifenacin-succinate-tabelt","tag-what-is-solifenacin-sandoz","tag-what-is-solifenacin-succinate","tag-what-solifenacin-sandoz-is-used-for","tag-what-solifenacin-succinate-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23362"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23362\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23408,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23362\/revisions\/23408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}