Gelnique Warnings and Precautions

Make sure to review the warnings and precautions for Gelnique with your healthcare provider before starting treatment. For instance, if you have certain medical conditions (such as liver disease, glaucoma, or difficulty passing urine), you may not be able to safely use this drug. Warnings and precautions also include watching out for possible drug interactions and avoiding Gelnique if you are allergic to any components of the drug.

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Gelnique?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Gelnique™ (oxybutynin gel) if you have:
 
  • Difficulty passing urine
  • An enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH)
  • Liver disease, including liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
  • Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Glaucoma
  • Digestive problems (especially problems that cause a slowing of food through the digestive tract)
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Breastfeeding.
     
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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