Bethanechol: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Bethanechol. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Bethanechol chloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive (functional) urinary retention and for neurogenic atony of the urinary bladder with retention.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 16523451…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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