Urecholine
Indicated for urinary retention, utilized to target bladder muscle receptors and support enhanced emptying in post-operative or neurogenic conditions.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Bethanechol
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg
Urecholine details
- Condition
- Urinary Retention
- Therapeutic class
- Cholinergic Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Parasympathomimetic
- Contraindications
- asthma; epilepsy; peptic ulcer; coronary artery disease
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor cardiac function; watch for symptoms of hypotension
- Minor side effects
- salivation; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal cramps; diarrhoea; bradycardia
- Serious side effects
- bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Onset Time
- 30–90 minutes
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- ganglionic blocking agents
- Age restrictions
- Not typically used in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: No data available.
Patient summary
Indicated for urinary retention, utilized to target bladder muscle receptors and support enhanced emptying in post-operative or neurogenic conditions.
Mechanism of action
Bethanechol is a muscarinic cholinergic agonist. It mimics the action of acetylcholine, stimulating the contraction of the bladder detrusor muscle, which facilitates emptying in conditions of urinary retention.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Urecholine
Urecholine contains bethanechol, a medication used to treat urinary retention by promoting bladder muscle contraction. This treatment is supplied as a 25mg tablet to assist in managing bladder function. This active ingredient remains a standard intervention for patients seeking support with bladder emptying.
Buying Urecholine online
Urecholine is registered across 13 markets including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. Because bethanechol is produced by several global manufacturers, it is a highly accessible option for urinary health. This product is frequently ordered online by expats and residents across the region who require reliable access to their ongoing symptom management routines.