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Urotone Tablet

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Product introduction

Urotone Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary retention (inability to urinate) which usually occurs following surgery or after giving birth. It helps to contract the muscles of the bladder which further leads to urination.

Urotone Tablet also helps to improve your exercise ability. It is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken by empty stomach but take it at a fixed time regularly. 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.

Some common side effects of this medicine are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, arrhythmia, flushing, and sweating. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.

Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any health conditions. If you are pregnant, tell your doctor prior to the treatment as it is usually not recommended during pregnancy.

Uses of Urotone Tablet

  • Treatment of Urinary retention

Benefits of Urotone Tablet

In Treatment of Urinary retention

Urinary retention means problems in emptying the bladder. This may be due to disturbed coordination of nerves and muscles of the bladder which leads to the inability to pass urine. Urotone Tablet induces contractions in the bladder muscles and improves their function. This helps to treat urinary retention effectively. Take it as advised by the doctor and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Side effects of Urotone Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Urotone

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sweating
  • Diarrhea
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

How to use Urotone Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Urotone Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Urotone Tablet works

Urotone Tablet is a muscarinic agonist. It works by making the contraction of urinary bladder muscle sufficiently strong to initiate urination and empty the bladder.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Urotone Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Urotone Tablet 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
CAUTION
Urotone Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Urotone Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urotone Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Urotone Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Urotone Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Urotone Tablet helps treat urinary retention (holding urine in the bladder) following an operation or after giving birth.
  • Take it on an empty stomach,  half an hour before food, to reduce the risk of feeling sick.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Do not take it if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Tetraalkylammonium Salts Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Esters

Patient concerns

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I delivered a baby boy yesterday and now I have problem in passing urine. they used catheter for discharging the urine and put a urine bag. Is this problem due to pregnancy related,this is first I am facing this problem.How long this will last. Thank you
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Somen do face urinary retention after delivery. It lasts usually for 24-48 hours. No treatment required as such. Hope you feel better soon.
Feeling extreme burning sensation in body parts for 8 hours and after that less burning sensation in remaining hours It is started after one month when cervical surgery completed. He has frequent urine issue within 2-3 hours. Now, he is taking following medicine:- Rabicip D, Stalopam plus, Gabapin 100 mg, veltam 0.4, Urotone 25 mg
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
Start tab tryptomer 25 mg at nite
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FAQs

Q. Does Urotone Tablet cause sleepiness?

Yes, Urotone Tablet may make you drowsy and cause sleepiness. If you experience these symptoms, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Q. Can I take alcohol while on Urotone Tablet?

No, you should not take alcohol while taking Urotone Tablet as alcohol can add to the drowsiness associated with Urotone Tablet. Additionally, it may increase your risk of having a stomach ulcer.

Q. When should I take Urotone Tablet?

It should preferably be taken on an empty stomach. This is because taking it soon after eating may cause nausea and vomiting. The treatment varies from one individual to other depending on the condition being treated. Hence, it should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Does Urotone Tablet affect blood pressure?

Yes, Urotone Tablet affects the blood pressure by decreasing it. This medicine may also slow down your pulse rate. In some cases, especially at the beginning of therapy sudden changes of posture may lead to feeling of dizziness or giddiness (orthostatic hypotension). Consult your doctor in case you experience any of these symptoms.

Q. How long does it take for Urotone Tablet to start working?

Urotone Tablet starts acting quickly, within 60 to 90 minutes of taking it. The effect of the medicine lasts for 6 hours and therefore a gap of at least 6 hours should be maintained between two doses.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Urotone Tablet?

If you miss a dose and remember within an hour of the scheduled dose then you can continue with your usual dose. If, however, the gap is more than two or more hours then do not take the medicine and wait until the next dose is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Q. Is Urotone Tablet an anticholinergic?

No, Urotone Tablet is not an anticholinergic, on the contrary it is a cholinergic medicine. It is used to relieve difficulties in urinating caused by surgery, post pregnancy, medicines, or other factors.

Q. Can Urotone Tablet cause stomach upset?

Urotone Tablet may cause severe stomach pain, belching, nausea, diarrhoea, and increased sounds from the stomach when taken in large doses. If you experience these symptoms which are severe and persist for a longer time then you should tell your doctor.

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