Bispec 5 Tablet

Bispec 5 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains solifenacin 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called antimuscarinics (anticholinergics) and is used to help manage overactive bladder symptoms such as urgency, frequent urination, and urge incontinence. Bispec 5 Tablet is taken by mouth and is meant for people whose symptoms have been assessed by a doctor. It does not cure the underlying bladder condition, but it may help reduce bathroom trips and sudden urges.

How it works: Solifenacin works by relaxing the bladder muscle so the bladder does not squeeze as often or as suddenly. In tablet form, Bispec 5 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then helps reduce urgency, frequency, and leakage.

Bispec 5 Tablet provides solifenacin 5 mg per tablet, which is a lower tablet strength used when a doctor wants a gentler starting option or ongoing maintenance dose. Compared with higher solifenacin strengths, Bispec 5 Tablet may be better suited for patients who are more sensitive to side effects such as dry mouth or constipation, while still aiming to control bladder symptoms.

• Overactive bladder
• Urgency to urinate
• Frequent urination
• Urge urinary incontinence

• Swallow Bispec 5 Tablet whole with water.
• Take it once daily unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically says it is safe.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Do not take extra tablets to make it work faster.

Bispec 5 Tablet contains solifenacin 5 mg per tablet. It is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum dose depends on the prescriber’s plan and the patient’s response; your doctor decides whether 5 mg is enough or whether another strength is needed. Do not change the dose or frequency on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Solifenacin may include:

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness or tiredness
• Headache
• Nausea

• Bispec 5 Tablet can worsen urinary retention, especially if you already have trouble emptying your bladder.
• It may cause blurred vision or drowsiness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• This tablet can make constipation worse; seek advice if you have bowel blockage or severe constipation.
• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of stomach or intestinal blockage.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to anticholinergic side effects such as confusion, dry mouth, and constipation.
• Avoid taking extra anticholinergic medicines unless your doctor approves, because side effects may increase.
• Limit alcohol if it makes you more sleepy or dizzy while taking Bispec 5 Tablet.

• Other anticholinergic medicines, which can increase dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, or clarithromycin, which can raise solifenacin levels
• Certain heart medicines that may affect heart rhythm, increasing the need for medical review
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness or blurred vision, which can worsen these effects
• Medicines used for bladder symptoms or motion sickness, which may add to anticholinergic effects

Store Bispec 5 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.