bethanechol chloride
Bethanechol Chloride is a cholinergic muscarinic agonist used to treat Drug-Induced Abnormalities, Neurogenic Urinary Bladder, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Urinary Retention.
Cholinergic Muscarinic Agonist · by Able
Generic of Urecholine
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Bethanechol Chloride
- Drug class
- Cholinergic Muscarinic Agonist
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Bethanechol Chloride 50MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- Manufacturer
- Able
- FDA application
- ANDA040509
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bethanechol Chloride treat?
- Bethanechol Chloride (Bethanechol Chloride) may be used to treat drug-induced abnormalities, neurogenic urinary bladder, gastroesophageal reflux, urinary retention, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Bethanechol Chloride?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Bethanechol Chloride. To pay less, Bethanechol Chloride is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Bethanechol Chloride?
- Bethanechol Chloride is marketed by Able. You can see Able's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Bethanechol Chloride a brand-name or generic drug?
- Bethanechol Chloride is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Bethanechol Chloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Bethanechol Chloride available over the counter?
- No. Bethanechol Chloride is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Bethanechol Chloride come in?
- Bethanechol Chloride is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Bethanechol Chloride?
- Bethanechol Chloride is classified as cholinergic muscarinic agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Bethanechol Chloride FDA-registered?
- Bethanechol Chloride is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA040509. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about Bethanechol Chloride
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 597 reports naming Bethanechol Chloride, and the FDA flagged 72% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- fall39 reports
- urinary tract infection35 reports
- diarrhoea34 reports
- fatigue34 reports
- dizziness33 reports
- pneumonia32 reports
- nausea30 reports
- asthenia26 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean Bethanechol Chloride caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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