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How to Take SANCTURA XR®

With SANCTURA XR® relief from Overactive Bladder (OAB) symptoms like urge urinary incontinence and frequent urination may be as little as one week away. Relief that may give you more time to do things you love. Like going for a walk. Seeing a movie. Or just having dinner with friends.

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In order for SANCTURA XR® to work, take it exactly as your doctor prescribed.

  • Take one SANCTURA XR® capsule daily in the morning with water.
  • SANCTURA XR® capsules should be taken on an empty stomach or at least 1 hour before a meal.
  • Do not drink alcohol within 2 hours of taking SANCTURA XR®.
  • If you miss a dose, take the next dose at the scheduled time. Don't take a double dose.

Remember to give SANCTURA XR® time to work. Although SANCTURA XR® capsules have been shown to reduce the symptoms of OAB in as little as one week, it may take up to three months to see the full benefit of treatment. Get more information at What is SANCTURA XR®.

OAB is a chronic condition that may require long-term medication. Like other prescription therapies, do not stop taking SANCTURA XR® capsules without consulting your doctor.

Treatment Tips

Taking SANCTURA XR® every day is an important part of making therapy work for you. Here are a few tips to help you get the most of out of treatment.

  • Take SANCTURA XR® (trospium chloride extended release capsules) around the same time you do something else every morning, like brushing your teeth or walking the dog.
  • Refill your prescriptions a few days in advance so you don't run out of SANCTURA XR® capsules. Be sure to tell your doctor if your prescription is about to expire.
  • Stay organized with a weekly pillbox with separate compartments for each day of the week and different times of the day.

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SANCTURA XR® (trospium chloride extended release capsules) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with Overactive Bladder. Their symptoms may include: a strong and immediate need to urinate, a need to urinate frequently, leaking or wetting accidents.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
You should not take SANCTURA XR® if you have certain types of stomach problems, have trouble emptying your bladder, or have an eye condition called uncontrolled narrow‑angle glaucoma.
Ask your doctor if SANCTURA XR® is right for you, and be sure to tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions including: stomach or intestinal problems; constipation; trouble urinating; a weak urine stream; uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma; kidney or liver problems.
Tell your doctor about the medicines you are taking. SANCTURA XR® capsules and certain other medicines can interact and make some side effects worse. SANCTURA XR® can affect how other medicines are handled by the body.
The most common side effects in clinical trials with SANCTURA XR® were dry mouth and constipation.
For additional information please see full prescribing information.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1–800–FDA–1088.
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