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Proper Use
This medicine is usually taken with water on an empty stomach. However, your doctor may want you to take it with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
For extended release tablets—Swallow this medicine whole. Do not chew it or crush it up.
Take this medicine only as directed. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage forms (syrup or tablets):
- For treatment of bladder problems:
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over—5 milligrams (mg) two or three times a day.
- Children up to 5 years of age—Use and dose have not been determined.
- Children 5 to 12 years of age—5 mg two or three times a day. The dose is usually not more than 15 mg a day.
- For treatment of bladder problems:
- For oral dosage form (extended release tablets):
- For treatment of bladder problems:
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over—5 mg to 10 mg once daily
- Children up to 6 years of age—Use and dose have not been determined.
- Children 6 to 12 years of age—5 mg once daily. The dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day.
- For treatment of bladder problems:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
