What is Hyoscyamine?

(hye oh SYE a meen)

• This medicine is used to relieve motion sickness.

• This medicine is used to slow the speed through the stomach and gastrointestinal tract.

• This medicine is used to treat diarrhea.

• This medicine is used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers.

• This medicine is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

• This medicine is used to treat muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder system, or urinary system.

• This medicine is used to treat Parkinson's disease.

• This medicine is used to treat side effects caused by mood-stabilizing medicine.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with caution. You could have more side effects.

• If you are a male with problems urinating, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If you have PKU, talk with healthcare provider. Some products do contain phenylalanine.

• You may not be alert. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities until you see how this medicine affects you.

• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor) or other medicines and natural products that slow your actions and reactions.

• You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.

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