Solicept 10 Tablet

Solicept 10 Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains solifenacin 10 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class called antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) medicines, which are used to help control an overactive bladder. Solicept 10 Tablet is used to reduce urinary urgency, frequent urination, and urge incontinence. Because this is the 10 mg strength, it is a higher-dose option for patients whose doctor has decided they need more symptom control than lower strengths.

How it works: Solifenacin works by relaxing the bladder muscle and calming involuntary bladder contractions. In tablet form, Solicept 10 Tablet is taken by mouth so the medicine is absorbed and can help the bladder hold urine longer and reduce sudden urges.

Solicept 10 Tablet is the stronger of the listed Solicept tablet strengths, with 10 mg of solifenacin per tablet compared with Solicept 5 Tablet. A doctor may choose this strength when symptoms are not controlled well enough with a lower dose, but it is not meant for self-starting or for everyone. Some people may notice more anticholinergic side effects at 10 mg, so the dose is usually selected carefully based on response and tolerability.

• Overactive bladder
• Urinary urgency
• Frequent urination
• Urge incontinence
• Bladder spasms related to overactive bladder

• Swallow Solicept 10 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day for best consistency.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• If your stomach is upset, taking the tablet with food may help.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Follow the exact dose your prescriber gives you, because Solicept 10 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet.

Each Solicept 10 Tablet provides 10 mg of solifenacin. For overactive bladder, it is typically taken once daily, and the maximum usual daily dose is 10 mg unless a prescriber gives different instructions based on your health situation. Your doctor decides whether this higher-strength tablet is appropriate for you, especially if you are sensitive to side effects or have liver or kidney problems.

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
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Urinary retention or difficulty passing urine, which may be more likely at the 10 mg strength

• Use caution if you have glaucoma, especially narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, because the 10 mg strength may not be suitable for everyone.
• This higher strength can worsen constipation and dry mouth, so stay hydrated unless your doctor has limited fluids.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Solicept 10 Tablet affects you, especially if it causes blurred vision or dizziness.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness worse.
• Tell your doctor if you have trouble emptying your bladder or have a history of urinary retention.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to anticholinergic side effects from Solicept 10 Tablet.

• Other anticholinergic medicines can increase side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and confusion.
• Certain antifungal and antibiotic medicines that affect CYP3A4 can raise solifenacin levels.
• Some medicines for bladder symptoms or Parkinson’s disease may interact and increase anticholinergic effects.
• Medicines that cause constipation or slow the gut can make constipation worse.
• Always tell your prescriber about prescription drugs, OTC medicines, and supplements before taking Solicept 10 Tablet.

Store Solicept 10 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.