Posology: Adults, including the elderly: The recommended dose is 5 mg solifenacin succinate once daily. If needed, the dose may be increased to 10 mg solifenacin succinate once daily.
Paediatric population: The safety and efficacy of Utocare in children have not yet been established. Therefore, Utocare should not be used in children.
Patients with renal impairment: No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance > 30 ml/min). Patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≤ 30 ml/min) should be treated with caution and receive no more than 5 mg once daily.
Patients with hepatic impairment: No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with mild hepatic impairment. Patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score of 7 to 9) should be treated with caution and receive no more than 5 mg once daily.
Potent inhibitors of cytochrome P450 3A4: The maximum dose of Utocare should be limited to 5 mg when treated simultaneously with ketoconazole or therapeutic doses of other potent CYP3A4 inhibitors e.g. ritonavir, nelfinavir, itraconazole.
Method of administration: UTOCARE should be taken orally and should be swallowed whole with liquids. It can be taken with or without food.