Can You Take Too Much Gelnique?
Gelnique™ (
oxybutynin gel) is a prescription skin gel used to treat an
overactive bladder. As with any medication, it is probably possible to overdose on this product. The specific effects of a Gelnique overdose could vary, depending on a number of factors, including the
Gelnique dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.
Seek immediate medical attention if you or someone else may have overdosed on Gelnique.
Effects of an Overdose With Gelnique
Reported symptoms of overdoses with
oxybutynin (the active ingredient in Gelnique) have included:
- Hyperactivity
- Flushing
- Fever
- Dehydration
- An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
- Vomiting
- Difficulty passing urine
- Memory loss
- Disorientation
- Dilated pupils
- Dry skin
- Agitation.
Treatment for a Gelnique Overdose
Treatment for an overdose with this drug involves supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Gelnique overdose may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV), if necessary
- Close monitoring of the heart and lungs.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on this medication.
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