digestive enzymes/anticholinergics - oral
GENERIC NAME: DIGESTIVE ENZYMES/ANTICHOLINERGICS - ORAL
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects |
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Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is used to treat symptoms of indigestion such as bloating, gas, and uncomfortable feelings of fullness. Digestive enzymes are natural substances needed by the body to help break down and digest food. As a person grows older, sometimes the pancreas does not release enough digestive enzymes into the gut to digest the food. This medication adds more natural digestive enzymes and also provides hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine. Hyoscyamine decreases stomach/intestinal spasms. Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine that causes a mild drowsiness effect.This medication should not be used to replace digestive enzymes, but as a supplement.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with meals and snacks as directed by your doctor. If swallowing is difficult, the capsule may be opened and the powder mixed with food or liquid. Be careful not to inhale any of the powder because doing so can irritate the inside of the nose or cause an asthma attack.Dosage is based on your medical condition, diet, and response to therapy.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Take it with every meal or snack.If your doctor has recommended that you follow a special diet, it is very important to follow the diet to get the most benefit from this medication.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, abdominal pain/cramps, dry mouth, blurred vision, widened pupils, headache, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, decreased sweating, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: difficulty urinating, trouble sleeping, decreased sexual ability, mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, excitement), eye pain/redness, fast/irregular heartbeat.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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