Solifirst 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Solifirst 5 mg Tablet

Solifirst 5 mg Tablet contains Solifenacin (5mg).

Uses of Solifirst 5 mg Tablet

Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB)

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) Solifirst 5mg 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 Solifirst 5 mg Tablet works

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

How to take Solifirst 5 mg Tablet

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. Solifirst 5mg 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 Solifirst 5mg 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

Taking more Solifirst than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Solifirst 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Solifirst 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 Solifirst 5 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Solifirst. Some combinations can change how Solifirst works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Solifirst 5 mg Tablet

Store Solifirst below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Solifirst 5 mg Tablet

Solifirst 5mg 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:

RPG LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

UROLOGY

Chemical class:

1- phenyltetrahydroisoquinolines