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Urecholine (Bethanechol Chloride) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Bethanechol chloride is indicated for the treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive (functional) urinary retention and for neurogenic atony of the urinary bladder with retention.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Dosage must be individualized, depending on the type and severity of the condition to be treated.

Preferably give the drug when the stomach is empty. If taken soon after eating, nausea and vomiting may occur.

The usual adult oral dose ranges from 10 to 50 mg three or four times a day. The minimum effective dose is determined by giving 5 to 10 mg initially and repeating the same amount at hourly intervals until satisfactory response occurs, or until a maximum of 50 mg has been given. The effects of the drug sometimes appear within 30 minutes and are usually maximal within 60 to 90 minutes. The drug effects persist for about one hour.

If necessary, the effects of the drug can be abolished promptly by atropine ( see OVERDO-

SAGE).

HOW SUPPLIED

Urecholine® (bethanechol chloride tablets USP) are available as follows:

5 mg: White, round, flat-face, beveled edge, scored tablet. Debossed with OP/697 on the scored side and plain on the other side. Available in bottles of 100.

10 mg: White, round, flat-face, beveled edge, scored tablet. Debossed with OP/703 on the scored side and plain on the other side. Available in bottles of 100.

25 mg: Yellow, round, flat-face, beveled edge, scored tablet. Debossed with OP/704 on the scored side and plain on the other side. Available in bottles of 100.

50 mg: Yellow, round, flat-face, beveled edge, scored tablet. Debossed with OP/700 on the scored side and plain on the other side. Available in bottles of 100.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required).

KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN

 

Teva Select Brands, Horsham, PA 19044

Division of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Iss. 5/2013

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