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TAKING SANCTURA XR® FAQS

Now that your doctor has prescribed SANCTURA XR® capsules, relief from your OAB symptoms like urge urinary incontinence and frequent urination may be as little as one week away. Sign up for valuable savings off your SANCTURA XR® prescription.

Below are some frequently asked questions people have when they begin treatment with SANCTURA XR® capsules.

How should I take SANCTURA XR®?
Take SANCTURA XR® exactly as prescribed.

  • Take one SANCTURA XR® capsule daily in the morning with water.
  • Take SANCTURA XR® on an empty stomach or at least 1 hour before a meal.
  • Do not take alcohol within 2 hours of taking SANCTURA XR®.
  • If you take too many SANCTURA XR® capsules, call your local Poison Control Center or go to an emergency room right away.
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What are the possible side effects of SANCTURA XR®?
The most common side effects with SANCTURA XR® are:

  • dry mouth
  • constipation

SANCTURA XR® capsules may cause other less common side effects, including:

  • trouble emptying the bladder
  • blurred vision
  • heat prostration in hot environments, due to decreased sweating

Tell your doctor if you have any side effects that bother you or that do not go away.

These are not all possible side effects of SANCTURA XR®. For more information, ask your doctor, healthcare professional or pharmacist. You can also call Allergan's product information department at 1-888-JUST1WEEK (1-888-587-8193).

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When will I see an improvement in my symptoms?
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. Individual results may vary. Remember to give SANCTURA XR® time to work.

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How long should I take SANCTURA XR® capsules?
Overactive Bladder is a chronic condition that may require long-term drug therapy. As with all prescription medications, take SANCTURA XR® capsules exactly as your doctor prescribes. Do not stop taking SANCTURA XR® without talking to your doctor.

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How should I store SANCTURA XR®?

  • Keep SANCTURA XR® capsules and all other medicines out of the reach of children.
  • Store SANCTURA XR® at room temperature, 68° to 77°F (20° to 25°C).
  • Safely dispose of SANCTURA XR® capsules that are out of date or that you no longer need.
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What are the ingredients in SANCTURA XR® capsules?
The active ingredient of SANCTURA XR® is trospium chloride.

The inactive ingredients are sugar spheres, methacrylic acid copolymer, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, triethyl citrate, talc, and Opadry® white.

Get more information about SANCTURA XR®.

Opadry® is a registered trademark of BPSI Holdings LLC.

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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.
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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