Drug - Gelnique™ (oxybutynin chloride) 10% topical gel [Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
October 2009
Therapeutic area - Urinary Incontinence
Gelnique is an antimuscarinic agent indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency.
Apply one sachet once daily to dry, intact skin on the abdomen, upper arms/shoulders, or thighs. Application sites should be rotated.
Patient has been diagnosed with overactive bladder and has tried and failed by inefficacy or intolerance at least 3 of the following:
Gelnique has been shown to be more effective than placebo, but has not been compared to other antimuscarinics for OAB. It is comparatively more expensive than the other antimuscarinic drugs available.
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