Urotel 2mg Capsule XL is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination. Urotel 2mg Capsule XL is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine. Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, and headache. Drinking plenty of water might help you cope up with the side effects. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy or make your vision blurry, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Consumption of alcohol must be avoided as it can aggravate the side effects. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay. Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health conditions. You should also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.

• Constipation
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Blurred vision
• Diarrhea

If you miss a dose of Urotel 2mg Capsule XL, 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.

Chemical Class::Diphenylmethane Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::UROLOGY|Action Class::Non selective Anticholinergic (Bladder)

• Q. Q. How long does it take for Urotel 2mg Capsule XL to show its effect??
  Ans: Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Urotel 2mg Capsule XL. Maximum benefits may be seen after 5-8 weeks of treatment. To maintain this improvement, your doctor may prescribe this medicine to you for a long term of up to 24 months.
• Q. Q. What class of drug is Urotel 2mg Capsule XL? Is it a diuretic??
  Ans: Urotel 2mg Capsule XL belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Urotel 2mg Capsule XL is not a diuretic, it is a urinary antispasmodic. This means that it relaxes the urinary bladder, decreasing spasm of the bladder wall. This further provides better control upon the release of urine and also increases storage volume of the bladder.
• Q. Q. Can I just stop taking Urotel 2mg Capsule XL??
  Ans: Urotel 2mg Capsule XL does not cure your condition but helps to control the symptoms of overactive bladder. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better. Your doctor will reassess your condition at regular intervals, like 6 months, to understand the duration for which you need to take Urotel 2mg Capsule XL.
• Q. Q. Can I crush the tablets of Urotel 2mg Capsule XL and then take it??
  Ans: No, do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor.
• Q. Q. Can Urotel 2mg Capsule XL be used in children??
  Ans: When studied in children, Urotel 2mg Capsule XL did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.
• Q. Q. Who should avoid taking Urotel 2mg Capsule XL??
  Ans: Patients who have urinary retention (unable to pass urine), have delayed emptying of stomach or blocked intestinal tract (toxic megacolon, ulcerative colitis, pyloric stenosis) or uncontrolled high pressure in the eyes (narrow-angle glaucoma). It should also be avoided by patients who have any muscle disease which causes drooping eyelids, double vision, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, and sometimes muscle weakness in the arms or legs (myasthenia gravis). Patients who are hypersensitive to Tolterodine should avoid it as well.
• Q. Q. I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Urotel 2mg Capsule XL. Will I have any harmful effects??
  Ans: No, discontinuing Urotel 2mg Capsule XL will not have any harmful effects, but the symptoms of overactive bladder may return. Talk to your doctor regarding constipation and you can stop the medicine if advised by the doctor.
• Q. Q. Does Urotel 2mg Capsule XL cause dementia??
  Ans: It is unclear whether Urotel 2mg Capsule XL can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Urotel 2mg Capsule XL, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.

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