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Composition :

DARIFENACIN-15MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTICHOLINERGICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063.
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FAQs

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet is used to treat an overactive bladder in which an individual is unable to control urination and always have a strong urge to urinate. Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet prevents these sudden bladder muscle contractions and increasing the volume and amount of urine that the bladder can hold. Thus, Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet helps to control the release of urine and helps reduce symptoms of OAB like a strong need to urinate, frequent urination, and reduced urine flow.

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet may cause blurred vision in some cases and may harm your thinking or reactions. Consult your doctor immediately if this condition persists or worsens while using this Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet .

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder like sudden or frequent rush to the toilet or outflow of urine.

Antifungal medicine may interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet . So, inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines before taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet to avoid unwanted effects.

Dry mouth is the most common side effects of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet , so you can drink plenty of fluids or water, suck hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, or use a saliva substitute. However, if you are a kidney patient before taking any fluid or electrolytes, it is better to consult a doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid taking alcohol as it may increase the risk of dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet is a category C medicine. It should be used in pregnant women if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if clinically needed.

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Driving

Caution

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and blurred vision and sleepiness. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after using Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases

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Kidney

Caution

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases.

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Children

Unsafe

Not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy.

About Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medications called ‘antimuscarinic' or 'antispasmodics' primarily used in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Overactive bladder is a condition in which the urinary bladder muscles constrict uncontrollably thereby causing an urgent need to urinate, frequent urination, and inability to control urination.

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet contains ‘Darifenacin’ that relaxes the urinary bladder muscles which in turn decreases the activity of the overactive bladder. In an overactive bladder, muscle contractions occur before the full expansion of the bladder causing the patient to have frequent urges to urinate. Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet stops these sudden contractions of urinary bladder muscles thereby enabling control over urination. Thus, it increases the amount and volume of urination that can be held by your bladder.

Take Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience dryness in the mouth, constipation, nausea, blurred vision, indigestion, and headache. Most of these side effects of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy with this Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet or any other medicine or any type of foods. Talk to your doctor if you have glaucoma, liver disease. If you have trouble passing urine or slow clearing your stomach, then inform your doctor. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet without checking with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to discuss any risks to your baby.

Uses of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet

Overactive bladder (urinary incontinency).

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Medicinal Benefits

Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet contains ‘Darifenacin’ that belongs to the class of medications called 'anticholinergics' or ‘antimuscarinic’. It can decrease the activity of the overactive bladder. In an overactive bladder, muscle contractions occur before the full expansion of the bladder causing the patient to have frequent urges to urinate. Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet can stop these sudden contractions of bladder muscles. It enables control over urination and increases the amount of urine that can be held by your bladder.

Directions for Use

Swallow Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Blurred vision
  • Indigestion
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Before starting Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy with this Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet or any other medicine or any type of foods. Talk to your doctor if you have glaucoma, liver disease. If you have trouble passing urine or slow clearing your stomach, then inform your doctor. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet without checking with your doctor. A very bad reaction called angioedema (swelling of the face, hands, eyes, lips, throat, tongue, or difficulty in breathing and swallowing) has happened with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet .  Get medical help immediately if you have any of these symptoms. Sometimes, this may be life-threatening. Avoid driving and doing other activities that require concentration until you see how Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to discuss any risks to your baby.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Potassium chloride(oral capsule or tablet) can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Potassium chloride(oral capsule or tablet) is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop taking any medications without doctor's advise.
How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Using thioridazine together with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet may increase the blood levels of thioridazine and cause an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Thioridazine is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop any medications without doctor's advise.
DarifenacinPotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet and Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Potassium citrate is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
DarifenacinEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet can significantly increase the blood levels of eliglustat. This may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Eliglustat is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, slow heart rate, weak pulse, or heart palpitations. Do not stop any medications without doctor's advise.
How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with posaconazole can increase the levels of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet in your blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between posaconazole and Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience heartburn, nausea, dry mouth, abdominal pain, or constipation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DarifenacinMibefradil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Combining Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Mibefradil may significantly increase the blood levels of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet and Mibefradil may significantly increase the blood levels of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet. together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you're having symptoms like nausea, dry mouth, abdominal pain, constipation, and heartburn, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Combining Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Ceritinib may significantly increase the blood levels of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet and Ceritinib together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, dry mouth, abdominal pain, constipation, and heartburn, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DarifenacinTelaprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Combining Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Telaprevir may significantly increase the blood levels of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet and Telaprevir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you're having symptoms like nausea, dry mouth, abdominal pain, constipation, and heartburn, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DarifenacinTroleandomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Combining Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Troleandomycin may significantly increase the blood levels of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet and Troleandomycin may significantly increase the blood levels of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet. together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you're having symptoms like decreased sweating or a fever, you may also experience drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DarifenacinNefazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet:
Combining Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with Nefazodone may significantly increase the blood levels of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet and Nefazodone together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you're having symptoms like nausea, dry mouth, abdominal pain, constipation, and heartburn, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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DARIFENACIN-15MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Mild

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DARIFENACIN-15MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Mild
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
The consumption of grapefruit juice with Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet may increase blood levels of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet. Avoid consumption of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet with grapefruit juice.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMPRENAVIR
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • DONEPEZIL
  • BOCEPREVIR
  • MIBEFRADIL

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Intake of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet can make you sweat less, thereby increasing the chance of having a heat stroke in summer. So, avoid doing tasks that may cause you to overheat.
  • Intake of Dariten OD 15 mg Tablet may occasionally cause blurry vision and dizziness so avoid driving a motor vehicle, operate heavy machinery, and performing hazardous tasks that require mental alertness as well.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat fresh fruits like pears, banana, citrus fruits, and green vegetables like beans and potatoes.
  • Try to take cranberry juice as it helps in minimizing urinary infections.
  • Avoid coffee, tea, and carbonated drinks that contain caffeine.
  • Do not consume processed, fried, or spicy foods, as these foods can irritate your bladder. Limit alcohol intake as it can increase the risk of side-effects.
  • Quit smoking and exercise regularly.

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