Bispec 5 mg

Composition of Bispec 5 mg

Bispec 5 mg contains Solifenacin (5mg). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.

Uses of Bispec 5 mg

Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB)

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) bisPEC 5 Tablet helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination
• urgent need to urinate
• and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful
• or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.

How Bispec 5 mg works

bisPEC 5 Tablet is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.

How to take Bispec 5 mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. bisPEC 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of bisPEC 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Bispec 5 mg

Most side effects of Bispec are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Bispec 5 mg

Warnings and precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own.

Do not take Bispec if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take.

How to store Bispec 5 mg

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Bispec 5 mg

bisPEC 5 Tablet helps you to have better control over your urination by relaxing your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine, thereby reducing the need to pass urine. It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus. It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water. Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms. Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

UROLOGY

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine

Chemical class:

1- phenyltetrahydroisoquinolines