Darifenacin
Written By Dr. Anuj SainiLast updated 03 Nov 2025 | 11:11 AM (UTC)
Darifenacin Uses
Darifenacin is used in the treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) . OAB is a collection of urinary symptoms, including frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
How Darifenacin works
Darifenacin is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Common side effects of Darifenacin
Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Blurred vision, Headache, Dry eye, Urinary retention
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Dariten
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹358 to ₹358
1 variant(s)
Darif
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹404 to ₹404
2 variant(s)
Darilong
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹358 to ₹358
1 variant(s)
Vesigard
Cipla Ltd
₹206 to ₹372
2 variant(s)
Deritas
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹370 to ₹543
2 variant(s)
Urifen
Ajanta Pharma Limited
₹220 to ₹370
2 variant(s)
Deyten OD
Globus Labs
₹210 to ₹210
1 variant(s)
Darilax
Incepta Pharma
₹92 to ₹92
1 variant(s)
Derifac
Ausmed Healthcare
₹70 to ₹70
1 variant(s)
Becigard
Cipla Ltd
₹279 to ₹279
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Darifenacin
- Darifenacin 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.
- It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus.
- It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
- 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.
- Darifenacin 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.
- It may cause blurred vision, fatigue and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires focus.
- It may cause dry mouth. Try chewing on sugar-free gum or taking small sips of water.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions for Darifenacin
Darifenacin is an antimuscarinic medicine
Darifenacin is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder such as frequent or sudden rush to the toilet or leakage of urine
Darifenacin works by relaxing the bladder muscles thereby preventing frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.



