Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Trospium

Generic name
Trospium
Brand name
ATC Code
G04BD09

Pharmacokinetics in children

Trospiumchloride is absorbed primarily in the upper gastrointestinal tract and is barely absorbed in rectal use. [Schröder 2004]

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Dosages

Urinary incontinence, overactive bladder syndrome, neurogenic bladder
  • Oral
    • 12 years up to 18 years
      • 30 - 45 mg/day in 2 - 3 doses.
      • Dosing according to clinical effects and side effects.

  • Rectal
    • 1 month up to 18 years
      • Systemic absorbtion after rectal admiistration is very limited.Therefore rectal use of Trospium is not recommended.

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

No information available on dose adjustment in renal impairment.

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Side effects in children

Dry mouth, reddening of the skin, and palpitations, nausea occurred in a study in children aged 3-14 years [Lopez Pereira 1978]. Headache, dizziness, abdominal cramps and dry mouth were reported in a study in children aged 5-13 years [Schröder 2004].

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions

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Interactions

The complete list of all interactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

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References

  1. Kiesswetter, H., Conservative therapy in hyperactive detrusor muscle in women and special aspects in children, Krankenpfl J, 1991, 29(6), 271-3
  2. Dr. R. Pfleger, Chemische Fabrik GmbH, SmPC Spasmex® 5 mg Tabletten, 03/2021
  3. Dr. R. Pfleger, Chemische Fabrik GmbH, SmPC Spasmex® 15 mg Tabletten, 03/2021
  4. Schröder, S. et al., Absorption pattern of trospium chloride along the human gastrointestinal tract assessed using local enteral administration, Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther, 2004, 42(10), 543-9
  5. Dr. R. Pfleger, Chemische Fabrik GmbH, SmPC Spasmex® 20 mg Tabletten, 03/2021
  6. Dr. R. Pfleger, Chemische Fabrik GmbH, SmPC Spasmex® 45 mg Tabletten, 03/2021
  7. Wiedemann A., et al., Therapie der kindlichen Harninkontinenz mit Trospiumchlorid, Der Urologe, 1998, 38, 531-4
  8. Lopez Pereira, P. et al., Trospium chloride for the treatment of detrusor instability in children, J Urol, 2003, 170(5), 1978-81

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