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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Urinary incontinence is a serious problem that affects not only small children, but also some adults. Most often, this pathology is diagnosed in women. Many are embarrassed to contact a specialist and try to solve this problem on their own, but it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor who will help you choose effective pills for urinary incontinence in your case.
Indications urinary incontinence pills
First of all, it is necessary to understand that urinary incontinence develops after a complete or partial loss of control over the sphincter of the urethra. It is due to it that urine remains in the bladder. There are many factors that lead to this problem:
- Increased bladder activity.
- Estrogen deficiency in the body.
- Failure of the muscular and ligamentous apparatus that support the bladder and urethra.
- Surgical removal of the uterus.
- Infectious diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Prolapsed uterus or anterior vaginal wall.
- Depression and stress.
- Injuries in the pelvic area.
Statistics say that the most common cause of urinary incontinence is increased activity of the bladder. In order to get rid of it, specialists prescribe special medications.
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Today, there are quite a few drugs that help overcome such an unpleasant problem as urinary incontinence. The most popular among them are:
- Driptan.
- Spazmex.
- Vesicar.
- Betmiga.
- Vitaprost Forte.
- Detrusitol.
- Pantogam.
- Pantocalcin.
- Urotol.
- Imipramine.
Only a doctor can tell you exactly what medicine to take in your particular case. Therefore, be sure to undergo all necessary examinations.
Driptan
A medicine based on the active component oxybutin hydrochloride, which helps reduce the tone of the bladder muscles. It has an antispasmodic effect.
The recommended dose is 5 mg of the drug 2-3 times a day. For the treatment of children and the elderly, you can take 5 mg of the drug only twice a day.
If the patient has been diagnosed with angle-closure glaucoma, intestinal atony, colitis, myasthenia, obstructive uropathy, colonic dilatation, bleeding, it is prohibited to use Driptan tablets. Do not use for therapy during lactation and pregnancy.
Taking this medication may cause constipation, nausea, dry mouth, diarrhea, insomnia or drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, weakness throughout the body, mydriasis, increased intraocular pressure, arrhythmia, urinary retention, impotence and allergies.
Spazmex
The medicine based on the active component trospium chloride helps to relax the muscles of the bladder. It has antispasmodic and ganglionic blocking properties.
The drug is approved for use from the age of 14. The dosage and duration of therapy are individual and are determined only by the attending physician. The tablets are taken before meals with a sufficient amount of liquid.
Spazmex tablets are available in different dosages. The number of daily uses of this drug depends on it. When using the drug at 5 mg, it is recommended to take up to three tablets 2-3 times a day. The interval between doses should be at least 8 hours.
When using the medicine at 15 mg, it is recommended to take one tablet 3 times a day. When using the medicine at 30 mg, take half a tablet twice - in the morning and in the evening.
If the patient has been diagnosed with renal failure, the daily dose should not exceed 15 mg. On average, therapy lasts up to three months.
For patients with tachyarrhythmia, closed-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, myasthenia, lactose intolerance or trospium chloride, taking Spazmex tablets is prohibited. The use of this drug may cause the development of chest pain, tachycardia, tachyarrhythmia, fainting, hypertensive crisis, shortness of breath, dyspepsia, dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea, gastritis, hallucinations, acute necrosis of skeletal muscles, accommodation disorder, urinary retention and allergies.
Vesicar
A medicine based on the active component solifenacin succinate, which reduces the tone of the muscles of the urinary tract. It has an antispasmodic effect. The maximum result from using this drug occurs only in the fourth week of taking it, but lasts up to 12 months.
The drug can be taken from the age of 18. The standard dosage is as follows: 5 mg of the drug once a day. If necessary, the attending physician can increase the dosage to 10 mg. It can be used regardless of food.
If the patient has been diagnosed with severe intestinal or gastric diseases, urinary retention, myasthenia, liver dysfunction, closed-angle glaucoma, sensitivity to solifenacin succinate, the drug is prohibited. It is prescribed with caution for the treatment of pregnant women. If there is a need to take Vesicare tablets during lactation, breastfeeding should be stopped.
Taking this medication may cause constipation, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, dyspepsia, coprostasis, vomiting, dysgeusia, drowsiness, dry eyes and nose, erythema multiforme, rash, allergy, swelling of the legs, exfoliative dermatitis.
Betmiga
A medicine based on the active component mirabegton, which helps to cope with urinary incontinence. It has a prolonged and antispasmodic effect.
You can take Betmiga tablets from the age of 18. The standard dosage of this drug is as follows: 50 mg of the drug once a day. Drink with a sufficient amount of water. For elderly patients, there is no need to adjust the dose.
If the patient has been diagnosed with sensitivity to mirabenton, terminal renal failure, abnormal liver and kidney function, taking Betmiga tablets is prohibited. During pregnancy - contraindicated.
Taking Betmig may cause the development of tachycardia, infectious diseases of the genitourinary system, swelling of the eyelids, cystitis, gastritis, dyspepsia, joint inflammation, allergies, vulvovaginal itching, and increased blood pressure.
Vitaprost Forte
The medicine is based on a special powder, which is obtained from the prostate tissue of bulls that have already reached sexual maturity.
It is recommended to take the medicine Vitaprost Forte in the following dosage: one tablet 2 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician depending on the patient's condition.
Patients with intolerance to the active component of Vitaprost Forte, lactose deficiency are prohibited from taking tablets. In some cases, taking this medication may cause allergies.
Detrusitol
A medicine based on the active component tolterodine hydrochloride, which helps reduce the tone of the bladder muscles. It has antispasmodic properties.
It is recommended to take Detrusitol regardless of food, 4 mg of the drug once a day. If necessary, the dose can be reduced to 2 mg per day if the patient is diagnosed with intolerance to the drug. If the patient is simultaneously taking ketoconazole, the daily dosage should not exceed 2 mg of the drug.
If the patient has been diagnosed with angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, myasthenia, colitis, megacolon, fructose intolerance, sensitivity to tolterodine hydrochloride, taking Detrusitol tablets is prohibited. Not used for therapy of children. During the administration of this drug, women of childbearing age are advised to use reliable contraception.
Taking Detrusitol tablets may cause sinusitis, allergies, headaches, dizziness, confusion, xerophthalmia, constipation, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, anaphylactic reactions.
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Pantogam
A medicine based on the active component calcium salt of hopantenic acid, which has an anticonvulsant effect.
It is recommended to take Pantogam tablets 15 minutes after eating. It can be used to treat children from 3 years of age (for infants and children under 3 years, syrup is used). The recommended dose for adult patients is 1 g of the drug 3 times a day. Children can take 0.5 g 3 times a day. The therapy lasts up to six months. If necessary, the course can be repeated after 3-4 months.
Patients who have been diagnosed with phenylketonuria, kidney dysfunction, intolerance to hopantenic acid are prohibited from taking this drug. It is not used for therapy during pregnancy.
Taking Pantogam tablets may cause the development of rhinitis, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, drowsiness, sleep disturbances, and tinnitus.
Pantocalcin
A medicine based on the active component calcium hopantenate. It has nootropic and anticonvulsant effects.
It is recommended to take Pantocalcin 15 minutes after a meal. Adult patients can take up to 1 g of the drug at a time. For children, a single dosage is reduced to 500 mg. These tablets are taken up to 3 times a day. The therapy lasts 2 weeks, but if necessary, the course duration can be increased to 3 months.
Patients who have been diagnosed with acute renal failure are prohibited from using the drug. It is not used for treatment in the first trimester of pregnancy. In some cases, taking Pantocalcin causes allergies.
Urotol
A medicine based on the active component tolterodine hydrotartrate, which is used to reduce the tone of the smooth muscles of the bladder. It has an antispasmodic effect.
It is recommended to take this medication 2 mg 2 times a day. If the patient is intolerant to tolterodine, the doctor may reduce the daily dose to 2 mg 1 time per day. If the patient is simultaneously taking ketoconazole, Urotol should be taken at a dosage of 1 mg 2 times a day.
If the patient has been diagnosed with angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, ulcerative colitis, myasthenia, megacolon and sensitivity to tolterodine hydrotartrate, taking Urotol tablets is prohibited. It is not used for therapy during pregnancy and in childhood.
Use of this medicine may cause the development of Quincke's edema, allergic reactions, headaches, nervousness, drowsiness, tachycardia, arrhythmia, dry skin, urinary retention, bronchitis, and chest pain.
Imipramine
A drug based on imipramine that helps to get rid of urinary incontinence during the day and night. It has an antidiuretic effect.
The dosage of Imipramine tablets is determined by the attending physician depending on the patient's condition. The standard dosage for adult patients is 50 mg of the drug 3-4 times a day. For children from six to twelve years old, the dosage is 30 mg of the drug 2 times a day. For the treatment of nocturnal enuresis, the following dosage is used: 75 mg of the drug one hour before bedtime.
Patients who have been diagnosed with heart failure, kidney and liver dysfunction, impaired function of the hematopoietic organs, closed-angle glaucoma are prohibited from taking Imipramine tablets. Do not use during pregnancy and lactation.
Use of this medication may cause tremors, fear, motor restlessness, sleep disturbances, convulsions, arrhythmia, tachycardia, cholestatic jaundice, photosensitivity, allergies, galactorrhea, constipation, nausea.
Pharmacodynamics
Let us consider the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of tablets for urinary incontinence using the drug "Driptan" as an example.
This medicine is an antispasmodic, so it has antispasmodic, m-anticholinergic and myotropic effects. It helps to increase the capacity of the bladder, relax the detrusor, reduce the frequency of its contractions, thereby restraining the urge to urinate.
Use urinary incontinence pills during pregnancy
During pregnancy, many women develop urinary incontinence. This can be explained by rapid weight gain, hormonal changes, an enlarged uterus that begins to press on the bladder. In addition, a pregnant woman experiences increased natural stress on the pelvic area.
It is worth understanding that not all pills can be taken by pregnant women. Therefore, if you notice an unpleasant problem, you should immediately contact your doctor. He will be able to choose a suitable and safe treatment for you.
Overdose
In case of overdose of tablets for urinary incontinence, patients experience the following symptoms: tremor, anxiety, nervousness, delirium, convulsions, hallucinations, nausea and vomiting, fever, tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, paralysis. In rare cases, the patient may fall into a coma.
To treat an overdose, artificial vomiting, gastric lavage, laxatives or activated charcoal, and respiratory support are used. In case of severe tachycardia, the doctor may administer propranolol.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Urinary incontinence pills" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.