oxytrol for women
Pharmaranks rates Oxytrol for Women 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Oxytrol for Women (Oxybutynin) is a cholinergic muscarinic antagonist used to treat Neurogenic Urinary Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Dysuria.
Oxybutynin · by Abbvie
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Oxybutynin
- Drug class
- Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist
- Form
- Patch
- Strength
- Oxybutynin 3.9MG/24HR
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Abbvie
- Half-life
- about 2 to 3 hours (how long it stays in your system)
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$1.42 for 30 — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA202211
What is Oxytrol for Women?
From the FDA label:Use treats overactive bladder in women you may be suffering from overactive bladder if you have had 2 or more of the following symptoms for at least 3 months: ○ urinary frequency (the need to urinate more often than usual; typically more than 8 times in 24 hours) ○ urinary urgency (a strong need to urinate right away) ○ urge incontinence (leaking or wetting yourself if you cannot control the urge to urinate) non-drug therapies may also help you (see the consumer information leaflet inside the package)
How to use
Directions women 18 years of age and older: How to use the patch: open 1 pouch and apply patch immediately to a clean, dry and smooth area of skin on your abdomen, hips or buttocks. Do not put the patch on oily, damaged (cut or scraped), or irritated (rashes) skin. Do not put the patch on skin with oils, lotions or powders because that could keep the patch from sticking to your skin. wear patch under clothing, do not expose the patch to sunlight do not cut the patch into smaller pieces wear only 1 patch at a time for 4 days in a row after 4 days, remove the used patch and apply a new one change the patch every 4 days for as long as you use this product each time you put on a new patch, change the place where you put it (i.e., abdomen, hips or buttocks) if a patch falls off and you cannot press it back onto your skin, use a new patch How to dispose of a used patch: when you take off a used patch, fold it in half with the sticky sides together throw it away so that it cannot be worn or swallowed by another person, especially a child, or a pet
Warnings
Important safety information
For external use only Frequent urination can also be caused by: urinary tract infections (UTI) diabetes early pregnancy other more serious conditions If you think you might have one of these conditions, it is important to see your doctor before use. Sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, and blurry vision may occur. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the patch affects you. Do not use if you have any of these symptoms, which could be the sign of a UTI or other serious condition. See your doctor as soon as possible if you have: ○ pain or burning when urinating. These symptoms may also be accompanied by a fever or chills. ○ blood in your urine ○ unexplained lower back or side pain ○ urine that is cloudy, or foul-smelling ○ are male. Your symptoms may be due to a more serious condition. ○ are under the age of 18. It is not known if it works or is safe in children. ○ only experience accidental urine loss when you cough, sneeze or laugh, you may have stress incontinence. This product will not work for that condition. ○ have been told by a doctor you have urinary retention (are not able to empty your bladder) ○ have been told by a doctor you have gastric retention (your stomach empties slowly after a meal) ○ have glaucoma ○ are allergic to oxybutynin Ask a doctor before use if you have symptoms of diabetes, such as: ○ excessive thirst ○ extreme hunger unexplained weight loss liver or kidney disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription medication for overactive bladder taking any drugs that may cause sleepiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation or blurred vision taking certain antibiotics (for example, erythromycin, clarithromycin) or prescription antifungals (for example, ketoconazole, itraconazole) When using this product you may have itching, rash or redness where the patch was placed drinking alcohol may increase sleepiness Stop use and ask a doctor if you are not able to empty your bladder (urinary retention) condition worsens, or if new symptoms appear condition does not improve after 2 weeks of use you have an allergic reaction to this product you have severe redness, itchiness or blistering at the site of application If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
How long does Oxybutynin stay in your body?
The elimination half-life of oxybutynin is about 2 to 3 hours — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. This is the immediate-release oral figure: the label states oxybutynin is rapidly absorbed, reaching peak levels within an hour, after which plasma levels fall with an effective half-life of about 2 to 3 hours. The same label notes that in the frail elderly the elimination half-life is prolonged to about 5 hours and a lower starting dose is recommended — the group most often prescribed this drug clears it more slowly. Extended-release tablets do not clear faster or slower: the apparent half-life after a single 10 mg ER dose is about 12 to 13 hours, which reflects slow release, not slower elimination. The active metabolite N-desethyloxybutynin outlasts the parent and reaches far higher levels after a swallowed dose (metabolite-to-parent AUC ratio 11.9 to 1 after a single 5 mg oral dose, versus 1.3 to 1 with the transdermal patch, which skips first-pass metabolism). Oxybutynin is cleared almost entirely by liver CYP3A4 (under 0.1% of the dose leaves unchanged in urine), so CYP3A4 inhibitors can raise exposure. No studies were conducted in kidney or liver impairment.
This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: Oxybutynin Chloride Tablets USP — FDA prescribing information, Clinical Pharmacology (DailyMed).
Drug class
How this class works, per Muscarinic Antagonists - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Patch
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Oxytrol for Women treat?
- Oxytrol for Women (Oxybutynin) may be used to treat neurogenic urinary bladder, urinary incontinence, dysuria, 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.
- How does Oxytrol for Women work?
- Oxytrol for Women is a cholinergic muscarinic antagonist. These drugs block muscarinic receptors, the docking sites for the nerve signal acetylcholine. By preventing acetylcholine from acting, they calm the 'rest-and-digest' nervous system, which can dry secretions, relax airway and bladder muscles, and speed up the heart, depending on the drug.
- How is Oxytrol for Women rated?
- pharmaranks gives Oxytrol for Women a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- How much does Oxytrol for Women cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.42 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Oxytrol for Women?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Oxytrol for Women. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Oxybutynin), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Oxytrol for Women?
- Oxytrol for Women is marketed by Abbvie. You can see Abbvie's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Oxytrol for Women a brand-name or generic drug?
- Oxytrol for Women is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Oxybutynin.
- Is Oxytrol for Women available over the counter?
- Yes. Oxytrol for Women is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Oxytrol for Women come in?
- Oxytrol for Women is currently marketed as patch, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Oxytrol for Women?
- Oxytrol for Women is classified as cholinergic muscarinic antagonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Oxytrol for Women FDA-registered?
- Oxytrol for Women is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA202211. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Oxytrol for Women been recalled by the FDA?
- Oxytrol for Women has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Oxytrol for Women safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Oxytrol for Women a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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