Brand name: Oxytrol
Oxytrol is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) oxybutynin. On this page you will find out more about Oxytrol, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: oxybutynin
Information for medicine and pack size:
Oxytrol 3.9 mg/24 hours patch, 8
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
OXYTROL is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency or incontinence or any combination of these symptoms.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Patch, translucent with text "OXYTROL 3.9 mg/day" and packaged in a heat sealed sachet |
| Dosage Form | Drug delivery system, transdermal |
| Route of administration | Topical |
| Medicine schedule |
2 patches per carton: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
8 patches per carton: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Sachet |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Do not Freeze,Do not Refrigerate,Protect from Moisture |
| Life time | 3 Years |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 October 2017
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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