What is Gelnique (transdermal)?
Oxybutynin is used for the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms such as frequent urination or urgency, incontinence (urine leakage), and increased nighttime urine. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for oxybutynin transdermal.
Side effects of Gelnique (transdermal)
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.
This medicine can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Little or no urination
- Constipation is severe.
- Confusion, hallucinations;
- Vomiting, severe heartburn, and upper stomach pain
- Pain or burning after urinating;
- Dehydration Symptoms-- feeling very thirsty, hot, or unable to urinate. Heavy sweating or dry and hot skin.
Gelnique can cause the following side effects:
- Redness, itchiness, or mild irritation of the skin where a gel or patch has been applied or worn;
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Dry Mouth
- Dry eyes and blurred vision
- Constipation, diarrhea, and decreased urination.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
This medicine should not be used if your narrow-angle glaucoma is uncontrolled, you have a blockage of your stomach or intestines, or you cannot completely empty your bladder.
Before you take this drug
If you are allergic or have any of the following:
- Untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
- A stomach disorder causing delayed emptying;
- If you cannot completely empty your bladder,
Anyone younger than 18 is not allowed to use Oxybutynin Transdermal.
Tell your doctor about any of the following:
- You may have difficulty emptying your bladder, or you may only be able to produce a weak stream.
- An enlarged prostrate
- A stomach disorder, such as a hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or slow digestion
- Ulcerative colitis is an example of a digestive disorder.
- Bowel obstruction; constipation
- Glaucoma;
- Myasthenia gravis;
- Liver or kidney disease
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.
How to take Gelnique (transdermal)?
Read all instructions or guides that come with your medication and follow all directions. Follow the directions on the label. This medicine should not be taken by mouth. Use only the medicine on your skin. Please read and follow all instructions for use that come with your medication. If you don't understand the instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. The gel packets are only for single-use. Wear clothing over the skin that has been treated with gel to prevent it from getting on other parts of your body or other people. After applying the oxybutynin, avoid swimming or vigorous exercise for at least an hour. While bathing, swimming, or showering, you can leave the skin patch on. Wear no more than one patch at a time. Extra skin patches won't make the medicine any more effective. Never cut skin patches.Wear clothing over the skin that has been treated with gel to prevent it from getting on other parts of your skin or other people.
Keep this medicine away from heat and moisture. Each skin patch should be kept in its sealed pouches until ready to use. Oxybutynin gel is flammable. Do not use it near an open flame, and don't smoke until your gel is completely dry. Put the empty gel packets or used skin patches in a location where pets and children cannot reach them. Fold the skin patch so that it sticks together.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you are close to your next dose, skip the missed gel. Apply two doses of the gel at once. Replace the skin patch immediately if you forget. Wear the new skin patch until your next scheduled day for changing patches. Apply two patches simultaneously, and don't change your patch-changing schedule. Try sticking the patch back in place if it falls off. If the patch does not adhere well, try a different one and wear it for the remainder of your wearing period. Keep your current patch removal schedule.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention. Overdose symptoms include tingling and warmth, restlessness, nausea, irregular heartbeats, or a feeling of warmth.
What should be avoided?
Avoid exposing the oxybutynin patch to sunlight. Wear it under your clothing. Alcohol can enhance certain side effects caused by oxybutynin. Do not drive or engage in hazardous activities until you have determined how the medicine will affect you. You may be unable to react properly. Avoid overheating or dehydration during exercise or in hot weather. Oxybutynin may decrease sweating, and you could be more susceptible to heatstroke. Avoid getting the medicine in your eye. If you do get it in your eyes, rinse immediately with water. Avoid using lotions, oils, or powders on the skin that you intend to treat with oxybutynin. Other skin products may make oxybutynin less effective and harder to absorb. Oxybutynin can be applied to skin treated with sunblock.
Interaction with other drug
This effect can be worsened by combining oxybutynin and other drugs that cause drowsiness. Before taking an opioid, sleeping pill, muscle relaxer, or medication for anxiety or seizures, consult your doctor.
Tell your doctor all of your current medications, including:
- Antidepressants are a type of medication.
- Cold or allergy medication that contains antihistamines (Benadryl, etc.)
- Medicine to treat Parkinson’s disease
- Medicine to treat excess stomach acids, stomach ulcers, or motion sickness.
- Medicine to treat overactive bowel;
- Asthma medication bronchodilator.
This list is incomplete. Other drugs, such as vitamins, herbal products, prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and prescription and OTC medications, may also affect oxybutynin. This list does not include all possible drug-drug interactions.
