Ditropan
Oxybutynin 2.5mg and 5mg tablets, used in the management of urinary incontinence and detrusor overactivity. An antispasmodic acting on bladder muscle.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Oxybutynin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5 · 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Ditropan on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence · Detrusor Overactivity
- Alternative names
- Oxytrol; Kentera
- Therapeutic class
- Urinary Antispasmodic
- Pharmacological class
- Anticholinergic
- Contraindications
- urinary retention; gastric retention; narrow-angle glaucoma; myasthenia gravis
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; constipation; nausea; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- urinary hesitation; dizziness; tachycardia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Sanofi
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–10 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool place, protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; anticholinergics
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Precautions and warnings
may cause drowsiness; use caution in hot weather to prevent heatstroke; use with caution in elderly patients
Serious side effects
confusion in elderly, requires immediate medical attention; hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Oxybutynin 2.5mg and 5mg tablets, used in the management of urinary incontinence and detrusor overactivity. An antispasmodic acting on bladder muscle.
Mechanism of action
Oxybutynin exerts a direct antispasmodic effect on bladder smooth muscle by inhibiting the muscarinic action of acetylcholine. This relaxes the bladder wall, reducing involuntary contractions and increasing bladder capacity.
Ditropan is a brand of oxybutynin used to manage urinary incontinence and detrusor overactivity. This active ingredient is also sold under names including Oxytrol and Kentera. It is currently supplied as a tablet in 2.5mg and 5mg strengths, produced by the manufacturer Sanofi.
Buying Ditropan online
Generic oxybutynin, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand and serves as a reliable option for expats and local residents.
Is Ditropan the original brand?
Yes, Ditropan is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (oxybutynin) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Ditropan?
Ditropan comes in 2.5 and 5mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What are other brand names for oxybutynin?
Other brands of oxybutynin include Kentera. On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Oxytrol.
What is Ditropan used for?
Ditropan contains oxybutynin, used for urinary incontinence and detrusor overactivity. Oxybutynin exerts a direct antispasmodic effect on bladder smooth muscle by inhibiting the muscarinic action of acetylcholine.
How long does Ditropan take to work?
Oxybutynin usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 6 to 10 hours. The exact timing differs between people.
What are the side effects of Ditropan?
The common side effects of oxybutynin are dry mouth, constipation, nausea and blurred vision. Less common ones include urinary hesitation, dizziness and tachycardia. Serious but less common side effects include confusion in elderly and hallucinations, which need urgent medical attention.
Can I drink alcohol with Ditropan?
Alcohol can interact with oxybutynin, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Ditropan. It can also interact with anticholinergics.
Is Ditropan available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand oxybutynin is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Ditropan online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Ditropan is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Sanofi and do not ship the original Ditropan.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Oxybutynin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.