Hyoscyamine comes in an oral elixir, oral solution, tablet, dispersible tablet, extended-release tablet, and sublingual tablet. All forms are available in multiple strengths.
This information is provided for public education purposes only and is not intended to substitute for a manufacturer directions or consultation with a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional all medication including those available over-the-counter can be harmful if not used as directed in taking more than one medication could result in harmful drug interactions
Please consult a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional before taking any medication or changing and already approved or prescribed medication plan hello my name is miriam and i’m a student pharmacist at the university of arkansas for medical sciences today i’m here to talk to you about your medication hyoscyamine hyoscyamine is also known as the brand names
And his paths levison sai max and lev bid hyoscyamine comes in an oral elixir oral solution tablet dispersible tablet extended-release tablet and a sublingual tablet house i mean can be used for a variety of different medical conditions the most common uses are to treat diarrhea irritable bowel syndrome parkinson’s disease and also to slow the speed of the digestive
System and for muscle spasms in the digestive system and urinary system hyoscyamine is usually taken by mouth anywhere from 3 to 6 times a day depending on your condition it is recommended that you take hyoscyamine 30 minutes to an hour before eating but it is not required with the many forms hyoscyamine comes in check with your pharmacist on how to best take your
Medication and ask your pharmacist before crushing chewing or breaking the tablets it is important to not take antacids at the same time as they might affect how hyoscyamine works in your body some common side effects with hyoscyamine include dry mouth flushing dizziness drowsiness confusion and excitement these effects may be worse in elderly patients some less
Common side effects include headache diarrhea nausea and vomiting and increased heart rate while taking hyoscyamine remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have signs of an allergic reaction such as rash itching swelling tightness of the chest if you have any of these health problems bowel blockage enlarged colon glaucoma heart problems
Myasthenia gravis ulcerative colitis trouble urinating or have had a heart attack or if you are over the age of 65 thank you for watching and if you have any further questions please contact your pharmacist or health care provider this information is provided for public education purposes only and is not intended to substitute for a manufacturer’s directions or
Consultation with a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional all medication including those available over-the-counter can be harmful if not used as directed in taking more than one medication could result in harmful drug interactions please consult a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional before taking any medication or changing and already approved
Or prescribed medication plan you
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Hyoscyamine or Anaspaz, Levsin, Symax, Levbid Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling) By RxLearn
