Vesicare 5mg Tablet

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Overview

Vesicare 5mg Tablet is a tablet with Solifenacin succinate 5mg declared as its active content. It is supplied in a pack size of 30s.

This is a non-prescription product and can be purchased without a prescription. Only product, safety and handling details are published on this page.

An online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor or pharmacist is available for this product, and a registered pharmacist reviews each order before dispatch to Malaysia or Singapore. Follow the directions on the label and on the leaflet inside the pack.

Directions for Use

Take Vesicare 5mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily, swallowed whole with a glass of water, and it may be taken with or without food. Try to take it at around the same time each day to help maintain a steady effect, and continue taking it for as long as your doctor recommends, even if symptoms start to improve, unless advised to stop.

Dosage

The usual starting dose for adults is 5mg once daily; depending on response and tolerability, your doctor may increase this to 10mg once daily after a few weeks, though the dose may be kept lower in older adults or those with reduced liver or kidney function. Do not adjust your own dose – any change should be made only on your doctor’s advice.

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and keep the tablets in their original blister strip until ready to use. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Side Effects

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Drowsiness or tiredness
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Upset stomach
  • Headache

Contraindications

  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to solifenacin succinate or any ingredient in the tablet
  • Urinary retention (inability to empty the bladder) or severe gastrointestinal conditions such as toxic megacolon
  • Uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
  • Myasthenia gravis (a condition causing muscle weakness)
  • Severe liver impairment
  • Patients on dialysis or with severe kidney impairment being treated with certain other medicines, without specific dose adjustment by a doctor

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Other antimuscarinic/anticholinergic medicines: additive dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision or urinary retention
  • Ketoconazole and other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: can raise solifenacin levels, requiring dose adjustment
  • Medicines that increase gastric emptying, such as some prokinetic agents: solifenacin may reduce their effect
  • Alcohol: may increase drowsiness or dizziness
  • Grapefruit juice: may affect how the body processes solifenacin, so is best avoided or discussed with your doctor

Quick Tips

  • Take your dose at the same time every day to help keep symptom control steady
  • Sip water regularly or use sugar-free gum or lozenges if you experience dry mouth
  • Be cautious with activities like driving until you know how this medicine affects you, as it can cause blurred vision or drowsiness
  • Increase fibre and fluids if constipation develops, and tell your doctor if it becomes bothersome
  • Do not stop taking Vesicare suddenly without checking with your doctor, even if you feel improvement
  • Attend follow-up reviews so your doctor can assess your response and adjust the dose if needed

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Solifenacin succinate 5mg (active ingredient)
  • Tablet core excipients including fillers and binders
  • Film-coating agents as per the manufacturer's formulation

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Use With Care

This medicine should be used cautiously during pregnancy. Monitoring may be required.

Breastfeeding

Limited Data

Limited data on excretion in breast milk. Consult a doctor before use.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Generally Safe

This medicine is generally safe and should not impair your driving ability.

Relevant Information

Vesicare 5mg Tablet is used specifically for overactive bladder and is not intended for other causes of urinary symptoms, such as urinary tract infections, so your doctor may first check for infection or other conditions before starting treatment. It should be used with caution in older adults, who may be more sensitive to its effects on the bowel, bladder and cognition, and anyone experiencing difficulty passing urine, severe constipation, or new confusion while on this medicine should contact their doctor promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandAstellas
ManufacturerAstellas
ClassificationNon-prescription
Ingredients / Active IngredientsSolifenacin
Pack Size30s
Shelf LifeWhen stored correctly and unopened, Vesicare 5mg Tablet is generally stable until the expiry date printed on the packaging; the expiry date should always be checked before use and expired tablets should not be taken.

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Important Medical Information

💊 Recommended Dosage:

The usual starting dose for adults is 5mg once daily; depending on response and tolerability, your doctor may increase this to 10mg once daily after a few weeks, though the dose may be kept lower in older adults or those with reduced liver or kidney function. Do not adjust your own dose – any change should be made only on your doctor’s advice.

🛑 Contraindications (Do not use if):
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to solifenacin succinate or any ingredient in the tablet
  • Urinary retention (inability to empty the bladder) or severe gastrointestinal conditions such as toxic megacolon
  • Uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
  • Myasthenia gravis (a condition causing muscle weakness)
  • Severe liver impairment
  • Patients on dialysis or with severe kidney impairment being treated with certain other medicines, without specific dose adjustment by a doctor
If you are unsure, please chat with us or consult your doctor.
⚠️ Common Side Effects:
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Drowsiness or tiredness
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Upset stomach
  • Headache
Stop taking this medication immediately and consult your doctor if you experience severe allergic reactions or side effects.
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