Tolstat 4mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Tolstat 4mg Tablet is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Tolstat 4mg Tablet is used to treat features of bedwetting, and/or increased number of urination and uncontrollable desire to pass urine.
Tolstat 4mg Tablet is used to treat features of bedwetting, and/or increased number of urination and uncontrollable desire to pass urine.
Uses of Tolstat Tablet
Benefits of Tolstat Tablet
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Tolstat 4mg Tablet helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.
Side effects of Tolstat Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tolstat
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Blurred vision
- Diarrhea
How to use Tolstat Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolstat 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Tolstat 4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tolstat 4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tolstat 4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Tolstat 4mg Tablet might reduce milk production.
Long-term use of Tolstat 4mg Tablet might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tolstat 4mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tolstat 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tolstat 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tolstat 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tolstat 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Tolstat 4mg Tablet treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination.
- It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
- It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Dry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation may occur as a side effect. Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water frequently, chew sugarless gum, and wear contact lenses with caution.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Non selective Anticholinergic (Bladder)
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does it take for Tolstat 4mg Tablet to show its effect?
Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Tolstat 4mg Tablet. Maximum benefits may be seen after 5-8 weeks of treatment. To maintain this improvement, your doctor may prescribe this medicine to you for a long term of up to 24 months.
What class of drug is Tolstat 4mg Tablet? Is it a diuretic?
Tolstat 4mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Tolstat 4mg Tablet is not a diuretic, it is a urinary antispasmodic. This means that it relaxes the urinary bladder, decreasing spasm of the bladder wall. This further provides better control upon the release of urine and also increases storage volume of the bladder.
Can I just stop taking Tolstat 4mg Tablet?
Tolstat 4mg Tablet does not cure your condition but helps to control the symptoms of overactive bladder. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better. Your doctor will reassess your condition at regular intervals, like 6 months, to understand the duration for which you need to take Tolstat 4mg Tablet.
Can I crush the tablets of Tolstat 4mg Tablet and then take it?
No, do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor.
Can Tolstat 4mg Tablet be used in children?
When studied in children, Tolstat 4mg Tablet did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.
Who should avoid taking Tolstat 4mg Tablet?
Patients who have urinary retention (unable to pass urine), have delayed emptying of stomach or blocked intestinal tract (toxic megacolon, ulcerative colitis, pyloric stenosis) or uncontrolled high pressure in the eyes (narrow-angle glaucoma). It should also be avoided by patients who have any muscle disease which causes drooping eyelids, double vision, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, and sometimes muscle weakness in the arms or legs (myasthenia gravis). Patients who are hypersensitive to Tolterodine should avoid it as well.
I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Tolstat 4mg Tablet. Will I have any harmful effects?
No, discontinuing Tolstat 4mg Tablet will not have any harmful effects, but the symptoms of overactive bladder may return. Talk to your doctor regarding constipation and you can stop the medicine if advised by the doctor.
Does Tolstat 4mg Tablet cause dementia?
It is unclear whether Tolstat 4mg Tablet can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Tolstat 4mg Tablet, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Tolstat 4mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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