Bethanechol
Choline Esters
- Drug class
- Choline Esters
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 2
Overview
Bethanechol is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Choline Esters group (N07AB). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 2 | January 29, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
2 products
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Bethanechol chloride is indicated for the treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive (functional) urinary retention and for neurogenic atony of the urinary bladder with retention.
How to take
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Bethanechol. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 11ba3d38-a61b-4b… · revised October 27, 2025 [PDF]
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