Fesoterodine Benefits & Uses

Fesoterodine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Fesoterodine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Dosage range: 4 - 8 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Dosage range: 4 - 8 mg/day

Fesoterodine Related Warnings

Is the use of Fesoterodine safe for pregnant women?

Fesoterodine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Fesoterodine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Fesoterodine safe during breastfeeding?

Fesoterodine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fesoterodine on the Kidneys?

Fesoterodine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Fesoterodine on the Liver?

Fesoterodine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Fesoterodine on the Heart?

Fesoterodine is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Fesoterodine with Other Drugs

Fesoterodine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Fesoterodine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fesoterodine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Constipation
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Fesoterodine

Is this Fesoterodine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Fesoterodine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Fesoterodine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Fesoterodine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Fesoterodine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Fesoterodine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fesoterodine

It is safe to take Fesoterodine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fesoterodine

Information about the interaction of Fesoterodine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown