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EspañolHyoscyamine Sulfate overview
BRAND NAMES:
Anaspaz, Ed-Spaz, Hyosyne, Levbid, Levsin, Levsin/SL, NuLev, Oscimin, Oscimin-SR, Symax DuoTab, Symax FasTabs, Symax-SL, Symax-SR, Symax-SR, Symax-SR
Generic Names:
Hyoscyamine Sulfate
Uses:
Reduces muscle activity, including muscle spasms in the digestive system. Dries and reduces secretions, such as reducing acid in the stomach. May treat allergy symptoms and several other conditions.
Therapeutic Classes:
Gastrointestinal Agent, Nutriceutical, Urinary Antispasmodic
Forms:
Tablet, Spray, Chewable Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Dissolving Tablet, Liquid
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Hyoscyamine Sulfate used for?
Oscimin treats the symptoms of mild dysenteries and diverticulitis. It is also used to treat a runny nose, itchy, red and watery eyes caused by nasal congestion. Oscimin reduces the secretion of stomach acid and relaxes the muscles of the stomach and intestines. It is indicated for use by patients 12 years and older and is available as a tablet.
What form(s) does Hyoscyamine Sulfate come in
Tablet
Spray
Chewable Tablet
Long Acting Tablet
Long Acting Capsule
Dissolving Tablet
Liquid
What are common Hyoscyamine Sulfate doses?
Tablet 0.125mg
Ml Of Oral Solution 15ml of 0.125mg/ml
Bottle 15ML of 0.125MG/ML
Bottle 473ml of 0.125mg/5ml
Vial 1ml of 0.5mg/ml
Common Hyoscyamine Sulfate prescriptions
Hyoscyamine Sulfate
15ml of 0.125mg/ml bottleHyoscyamine Sulfate
473ml of 0.125mg/5ml bottleHyoscyamine Sulfate
15ml of 0.125mg/ml ml of oral solutionHyoscyamine Sulfate
0.125mg tabletHyoscyamine Sulfate
0.125mg tablet disintegratingHyoscyamine Sulfate
0.125mg tablet sublingualHyoscyamine Sulfate
1ml of 0.5mg/ml vial
How to take Hyoscyamine Sulfate
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. If the medicine came with a dropper, use the dropper to measure each dose.
Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. After it has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Tablet: You might need to take the regular tablet about 30 minutes to 1 hour before you eat a meal. Ask your pharmacist about your specific brand.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. After it has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. If the medicine came with a dropper, use the dropper to measure each dose.
Tablet: You might need to take the regular tablet about 30 minutes to 1 hour before you eat a meal. Ask your pharmacist about your specific brand.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Hyoscyamine Sulfate contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to hyoscyamine.
Hyoscyamine Sulfate warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have glaucoma, trouble urinating, myasthenia gravis, overactive thyroid, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, heart disease, or autonomic neuropathy. Tell your doctor about all digestion problems, including colitis, reflux disease (GERD), blocked intestines, or gastric ulcer.
This medicine may cause you to sweat less and overheat. Avoid hot temperatures.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy or give you blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Hyoscyamine Sulfate interactions
Some foods and medicines can affect how hyoscyamine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following: Amantadine, ketoconazole, haloperidol, metoclopramide, potassium supplementAntihistamineNarcotic pain medicinePhenothiazine medicine, including chlorpromazine, perphenazine, promethazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine MAO inhibitorTricyclic antidepressantMedicine to treat or prevent diarrhea
If you take an antacid, do not take it at the same time you take hyoscyamine. Take your hyoscyamine before a meal and then the antacid after the meal.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy or give you blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Hyoscyamine Sulfate side effects
Serious Side Effects
Blurred vision that does not go away
Fast heartbeat, dizziness
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Unusual behavior, such as confusion, memory loss, anxiety, trouble sleeping, or hallucinations
Less Serious Side Effects
Dry mouth