About solifenacin succinate
Antimuscarinic bladder medicine
Used for
- Treats overactive bladder symptoms, including urgency, frequent urination, and leakage.
Usual adult dose
Usually 5 mg once daily; may increase to 10 mg once daily.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 2 years and older with neurogenic detrusor overactivity: dosing is weight-based, usually once daily, under specialist supervision.
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Urinary tract infection
Important warnings
- May cause difficulty emptying the bladder or urinary retention.
- Use caution with severe constipation or slowed stomach emptying.
- Can cause sleepiness or blurred vision; use caution with driving.
- Seek urgent care for swelling of the face or throat, or trouble breathing.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when clearly needed after clinician assessment.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether solifenacin passes into breast milk; a clinician should weigh benefits and risks.
Interactions
- Other anticholinergic medicines may increase side effects.
- Medicines that prolong the QT interval may increase heart rhythm risk.
- Ketoconazole and some other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase solifenacin levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.