Comparing Gelnique vs Oxybutynin
Gelnique | Oxybutynin |
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Gelnique (oxybutynin) | Oxybutynin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Urinary Frequency, Urinary Incontinence, Dysuria. Gelnique may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Oxybutynin helps to relieve symptoms of an overactive bladder and urinary incontinence but it may cause side effects such as a dry mouth and constipation. Prescribed for Hyperhidrosis, Overactive... View more |
Related suggestions Urinary Frequency
Urinary Incontinence
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More about Gelnique (oxybutynin) | More about Oxybutynin | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Gelnique has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Oxybutynin has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 450 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Gelnique side effects in more detail. |
See also: oxybutynin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Gelnique prices |
View all oxybutynin prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other oxybutynin brands include: Ditropan XL, Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women | Ditropan XL, Gelnique, Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
2.3 hours |
2.3 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 276 drugs are known to interact with Gelnique:
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A total of 276 drugs are known to interact with oxybutynin:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
January 27, 2009 |
July 16, 1975 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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