What is Glycopyrrolate? Uses, warnings & side effects

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

You or your child should take the oral liquid at least one hour before or two hours after meals.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

You or your child should take the oral liquid at least one hour before or two hours after meals.

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.

Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to glycopyrrolate, or if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, or trouble urinating because of an enlarged prostate or other blockage. You should not use this medicine if you have certain problems with digestion, including severe colitis or something physically blocking digestion. Do not take this medicine if you or your child is receiving potassium chloride tablets or other potassium supplements (in capsule or tablet forms).

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you or your child has kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, nerve problems, an enlarged prostate, or an overactive thyroid. Tell your doctor if you or your child has hiatal hernia, heartburn, diarrhea, colitis, a colostomy or ileostomy, or any other problems with your stomach, bowel, or digestive system.

This medicine may cause constipation or diarrhea. Constipation or diarrhea can be an early symptom of a serious bowel problem. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you or your child has constipation, diarrhea, abdominal or stomach distention (swelling), pain, nausea, or vomiting.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if your child is unable to urinate, has dry diapers or undergarments, or has the following symptoms while using this medicine: crying, irritability, decrease in the frequency of urine, or difficult or painful urination.

If you or your child develops a skin rash, hives, or any allergic reaction to this medicine, stop taking the medicine and check with your doctor as soon as possible.

Be careful during hot weather or exercising. This medicine may make you or your child sweat less, so you could get overheated more easily.

This medicine may make you drowsy or cause blurred vision. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you or your child is not alert.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Muscle weakness or stiffness.

Trouble with breathing.

Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.

This medicine may cause constipation or diarrhea. Constipation or diarrhea can be an early symptom of a serious bowel problem. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you or your child has constipation, diarrhea, abdominal or stomach distention (swelling), pain, nausea, or vomiting.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if your child is unable to urinate, has dry diapers or undergarments, or has the following symptoms while using this medicine: crying, irritability, decrease in the frequency of urine, or difficult or painful urination.

If you or your child develops a skin rash, hives, or any allergic reaction to this medicine, stop taking the medicine and check with your doctor as soon as possible.

Make sure your doctor knows if you or your child is receiving amantadine (Symmetrel®), atenolol (Tenormin®), digoxin (Lanoxin®), haloperidol (Haldol®), metformin (Glucophage®), or levodopa (Sinemet®).

Be careful during hot weather or exercising. This medicine may make you or your child sweat less, so you could get overheated more easily.

This medicine may make you drowsy or cause blurred vision. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you or your child is not alert.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.