Urifen Information

Urifen is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Incontinence. The alternative uses of Urifen have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Urifen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Urifen as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Urifen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Urifen's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Urifen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Urifen have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Urifen with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Urifen is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Urifen Benefits & Uses
Urifen Dosage & How to Take
Urifen Side Effects
Urifen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Urifen with Other Drugs
Urifen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Urifen
Urifen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Urifen Benefits & Uses

Urifen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Urifen 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: 7.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage may increase up to 15 mg, OD after 2 weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage may increase up to 15 mg, OD after 2 weeks

Urifen Related Warnings

Is the use of Urifen safe for pregnant women?

Urifen can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Urifen, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Urifen safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Urifen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Urifen on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Urifen on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Urifen on the Liver?

Urifen is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Urifen on the Heart?

Urifen is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Urifen with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Itraconazole

Ritonavir,Lopinavir

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Paracetamol,Codeine

Urifen Contraindications

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

Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Frequently asked Questions about Urifen

Is this Urifen habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Urifen.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Urifen. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Urifen only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Urifen in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Urifen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Urifen

It is safe to take Urifen with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Urifen

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Urifen with alcohol.

Unknown