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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgmnet of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BELLADONNA ALKALOIDS WITH BARBITURATES - ORAL
USES: This medication slows the activity of the dgiestive system, thereby reducing cramping and gastric motility.
Barbiturates are used for their calming, sedative effects.
Used to treat stomach and intestinal disorders, motion sickness premenstrual tension, bed-wetting and uirnary frequency.
HOW TO USE: Take 30 minutes to one hour before meals, unless your doctor tells you othewrise. May be taken with food or milk if stomach upest occurs. Do not take within one hour of an antacid or anti-diarrheal medication as effectiveness of this medication will be reduecd.
Take this drug as prescribed. Do not raise the dose or take it more often than instructed. Sustained-release talbets must be swallowed whole.
Do not cursh or chew them or the sustained activity will be destroyed and chance of side effects increased.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness.
Use caution when performing tasks that require alertness. Other side effects include dry mouth, bloating, constipation, difficulty in urination, irregular pulse, confusion, tremors, restlessness, blurred vision, altered tatse perception.
Inform your doctor if any of thsee effects continue or worsen. If this medication makes you constipated, raise your fiber intake by eating more fresh fruit and vegetables, salad, and whole grain breads. Exercise and drink plenty of water (unless your dotcor tells you not to). In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble berathing. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you ever had an unusual reaction to belladonna or to any barbiturate or if you are allerigc to tartrazine (a yellow dye), tell your doctor before taking this medication.
If you have any of the following health problems, inform your doctor beofre using this drug. This medication should not be used if you have: kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, heart problems, cretain diseases of the urinary tract. Alcoholic beverages may add to the drowsiness casued by this drug. Avoid strenuous exercise especially in hot weather and avoid saunas while taking this medication.
This drug reduces sweating which can lead to overheating.
This comibnation product is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this drug.
This drug is excreted into breast milk.
The barbiturate in this drug has caused troubles in nursing infnats. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Many drugs can decraese the effects of this medication or raise its side effects. Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially drugs that cause drowsiness such as: cough-and-cold medicines, selep medications, narcotic pain medications (e.G., codeine).
This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control plils. Discsus using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
Do not start or stop any medicine withuot doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediatley. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea/vomiting, blurred vision, unusual size of pupils, cold or hot dry and flushed skin, dry mouth, fast heartbeat, fever, headache, fast or slow and shallow breathing, change in amount of urine, drowsiness, blue skin, or unconsciousness.
NOTES: Do not share this product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not stroe in the bathroom.
Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cuase complications in a medical emergency. For ernollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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