Ditropan XL
Ditropan XL is an anticholinergic and antispasmodic medication that works by relaxing the detrusor muscle of the bladder, helping to reduce sudden bladder contractions and the frequent, urgent need to urinate.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take once daily with or without food at the same time each day. Tablets must be swallowed whole with liquids and must not be chewed, divided, or crushed. Adult dosage typically starts at 5 mg or 10 mg daily, adjusted up to a maximum of 30 mg daily. Pediatric dosage (6 years and older) starts at 5 mg daily, adjusted up to a maximum of 20 mg daily.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 6 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 6 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 6 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 6 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 5 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Only for pediatric patients aged 6 years and older. Dose may be titrated up to 20 mg daily based on clinical response and tolerability.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 6 years of age. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 6 years of age. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 6 years of age. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 6 years of age. |
| 16-20 kg | 5 mg | Once daily | Only for pediatric patients aged 6 years and older. Dose may be titrated up to 20 mg daily based on clinical response and tolerability. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency, as well as symptoms of detrusor overactivity associated with neurological conditions in children 6 years and older.
Generic Name
Oxybutynin chlorideScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.