Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called ‘Cholinergic agents’ used to treat urinary retention (holding urine in the bladder) due to surgery, childbirth, or bladder muscle problems.

Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's contains ‘bethanechol’ that helps treat the inability to urinate by acting on the bladder muscles. It contracts the detrusor muscle (a bladder muscle) pushing the urine out of the bladder, thus starting the urination process and emptying it. 

Take Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. You may experience some side effects such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, urgent desire to urinate, excessive salivation, flushing (reddening of the skin), and sweating. Consult a doctor if these side effects do not go away or worsen.

Do not take Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ‘bethanechol’ or any other contents. Before taking Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have undergone surgery, or previously been diagnosed with gastrointestinal (stomach and intestine) problems, urinary blockages, asthma, heart diseases, hyperthyroidism, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, or blood pressure problems (low or high). Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's is prescribed, do not take alcohol while using Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's, as the condition may worsen due to increased risk of side effects.  It would be best if you refrained from activities that require you to stay alert such as driving or operating heavy machinery as Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness.

Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's is a cholinergic agent used to treat urinary retention. It works by acting on the detrusor muscle (bladder muscle) to push the urine out of the bladder. The detrusor muscle contracts strong enough to start the micturition (the process of urination), thus emptying the bladder.

• Abdominal discomfort
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Urgent desire to urinate
• Excessive salivation
• Flushing (reddening of the skin)
• Sweating

Do not take Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you had recent surgeries, stomach or intestinal ulcers, bladder obstruction, peritonitis (infection of the stomach lining), or inflammatory bowel disease (inflammation of the digestive tract). Use of Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's in the above illnesses may worsen the condition. Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's may cause atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm problems) in patients with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's may flare up the symptoms when used in patients with lung diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) as it can constrict the airways. Do not use Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's in patients with heart diseases, hypotension (low blood pressure), bradycardia (low heart rate), seizures, and Parkinson’s disease. Do not consume alcohol as it can increase dizziness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. To avoid dizziness from this medicine, stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position.

Drug-drug interactions: Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's effectiveness may alter when used with other cholinergic or anticholinergic drugs and antihypertensive drugs (mecamylamine and trimethaphan).

Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-disease interactions: Bethcol-50 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with urinary bladder obstruction, inflammatory bowel diseases (inflammation of the digestive tract), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcers, lung problems, bradycardia (decreased heart rate), hypotension (low blood pressure), coronary artery disease (a heart disease), seizures (fits), and Parkinson’s disease (a brain disorder).

• MECAMYLAMINE
• TRIMETHAPHAN

• Drink more fluids in the morning and afternoon rather than at night.

• Limit alcohol and caffeine intake. 

• Maintain a healthy weight. Shed excess weight if you are overweight or obese. 

• Consume a healthy diet containing whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Urinary retention: Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder. It occurs due to obstruction in the urinary tract or the presence of weak bladder muscles due to surgery, childbirth, or any underlying conditions.