MedDataToolLevsin is a medication used to help treat various digestive and bladder issues, including peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and symptoms related to colic in infants. It works by blocking certain signals in the body that cause muscle contractions and secretions, helping to reduce spasms and discomfort. Adults and children aged 12 and older typically start with 1 to 2 tablets every four hours, not exceeding 12 tablets in a day, while younger children aged 2 to under 12 should take ½ to 1 tablet every four hours, with a maximum of 6 tablets daily. It's important to know that Levsin can cause drowsiness, so you should avoid activities that require alertness, like driving, while taking it. Additionally, if you have glaucoma or certain gastrointestinal blockages, you should not use this medication.
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Uses
- Peptic ulcer.
- Gastric secretion control.
- Visceral spasm.
- Spastic colitis.
- Spastic bladder.
- Cystitis.
- Pylorospasm.
- Abdominal cramps.
- Functional intestinal disorders.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Neurogenic bladder.
- Neurogenic bowel disturbances.
- Infant colic.
- Symptomatic relief of biliary colic.
- Symptomatic relief of renal colic.
- Drying agent for acute rhinitis.
- 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
Dry mouthUrinary hesitancyBlurred visionTachycardiaPalpitationsHeadacheNervousnessDrowsinessWeaknessFatigueDizzinessInsomniaNauseaVomitingConstipationAbdominal painConfusionHallucinations
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.
- Do not use with anticholinesterase poisoning.
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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
- Antacidsmay interfere with absorptionCaution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).