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Hyoscyamine Sulfate Sl

Generic: Hyoscyamine Sulfate

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Anticholinergic✓ FDA-verified
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Hyoscyamine sulfate is a medication used to help manage symptoms related to conditions like peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and bladder issues. It works by reducing the activity of certain chemicals in the body that can cause spasms and increase secretions, helping to ease discomfort. You can take it as a sublingual tablet, starting with 1 to 2 tablets every four hours as needed, but don’t take more than 12 tablets in a day. It's important to know that this medication can cause drowsiness, so be cautious when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, if you have glaucoma or certain types of bowel blockages, you should not take this medication.
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Uses

  • Peptic ulcer treatment.
  • Control gastric secretions.
  • Visceral spasm and hypermotility in spastic colitis.
  • Spastic bladder and cystitis.
  • Pylorospasm and associated abdominal cramps.
  • Functional intestinal disorders like mild dysenteries.
  • Diverticulitis and acute enterocolitis.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Neurogenic bladder and bowel disturbances.
  • Symptomatic relief of biliary and renal colic.
  • Relief of acute rhinitis symptoms.
  • Therapy for parkinsonism.
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Dosage

Adults: 1 to 2 tablets every four hours.
Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours.
Pediatric patients 2 to under 12 years: ½ to 1 tablet every four hours.
Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

Dryness of the mouthUrinary hesitancy and retentionBlurred visionDrowsiness and dizzinessNausea and vomitingConstipation and bloated feelingConfusion and hallucinations

Serious

Allergic reactions
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Risk of heat prostration in high temperatures.
  • Diarrhea may indicate intestinal obstruction.
  • May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • Psychosis reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Use caution when operating machinery.
  • Antacids may interfere with absorption.
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Drug interactions

  • Other antimuscarinicsincreased side effectsCaution
  • Amantadineincreased side effectsCaution
  • Haloperidolincreased side effectsCaution
  • Phenothiazinesincreased side effectsCaution
  • MAO inhibitorsincreased side effectsCaution
  • Tricyclic antidepressantsincreased side effectsCaution
  • Some antihistaminesincreased side effectsCaution

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