Darilong 7.5 Tablet PR
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Darifenacin (7.5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Diphenylmethane Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | UROLOGY |
| Action Class | Selective M3 anticholinergic (Bladder) |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 570 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Darilong Tablet PR?
If you miss a dose of Darilong 7.5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Darilong 7.5 Tablet PR Reviews
Darilong 7.5 is a muscarinic antagonist that is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Darilong 7.5 is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine are constipation, headache, dry mouth, urinary tract infection, nausea, and nasal dryness. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. This medicine is not recommended for people with severe liver disease must. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
How Darilong 7.5 Tablet PR Works
Darilong 7.5 is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
How to Use Darilong 7.5 Tablet PR
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Darilong 7.5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Darilong 7.5 Tablet PR
- In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms: Darilong 7.5 helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.
Uses of Darilong 7.5 Tablet PR
- Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Darilong 7.5 Tablet PR Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Darilong 7.5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Darilong 7.5 may cause effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, trouble sleeping or drowsiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Liver
CAUTION
Darilong 7.5 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Darilong 7.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Darilong 7.5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Darilong 7.5 is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Darilong 7.5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Darilong 7.5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Darilong 7.5. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus.
- Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
- It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water.
- Darilong 7.5 helps you to have better control over your urination by relaxing your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine, thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
References
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- Darifenacin [Prescribing Information]. Stein, Switzerland: Novartis Pharma Stein AG; 2012.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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