Key facts about Ditropan
What is Ditropan?
Ditropan is the brand name for oxybutynin and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is Ditropan available in?
Ditropan is available as a 5 mg oral tablet.
What is Ditropan used for?
Ditropan is a urinary antispasmodic and is used to treat overactive bladder, and incontinence in children due to a neurologic (brain) condition, such as spina bifida.
How does Ditropan work?
Ditropan is an anticholinergic and antimuscarinic medication that relaxes the muscles in your bladder. Relaxed bladder muscles have fewer spasms, and this eases your need to urinate.
How do I take Ditropan?
Ditropan is typically taken by mouth up to a maximum dose of 5 mg by mouth 4 times a day.
Is it safe for me to take Ditropan?
Ditropan is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have urinary retention, gastric retention and other severe decreased gastrointestinal motility conditions, or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
Ditropan Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Ditropan include:
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Nausea
- Blurry vision
Ditropan Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Ditropan. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Angioedema (severe swelling): swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Ditropan
The following medications may interact with Ditropan:
- Co-administration with other anticholinergic drugs may increase the frequency and/or severity of anticholinergic-like effects
- Co-administration with strong cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) increases the systemic exposure of oxybutynin
Who makes Ditropan?
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Is Ditropan safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Ditropan will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving Ditropan, talk to your healthcare provider.













