What is Methscopolamine Bromide? Uses, warnings & side effects

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

You should take this medicine ½ hour (30 minutes) before your meals and again at bedtime, unless your doctor tells you differently.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

You should take this medicine ½ hour (30 minutes) before your meals and again at bedtime, unless your doctor tells you differently.

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

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

Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to methscopolamine (Pamine®), or if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in your eyes). You should not use this medicine if you have intestinal problems (intestinal atony, pyloroduodenal stenosis) or bowel blockage (paralytic ileus), or if you have blockage of your urine flow (obstructive uropathy). You should not use this medicine if you have severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon, or if you have myasthenia gravis.

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

Avoid spending more time in very hot places. Because this medicine can cause you to sweat less than normal, the heat can make you sick.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have liver or kidney problems. Make sure your doctor knows if you have ulcerative colitis, or if you have autonomic neuropathy (damage to the autonomic nerves).

This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that may be dangerous if you are not alert.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), or if you have coronary heart disease. Make sure your doctor knows if you have a very fast heart beat, or if you have high blood pressure. Make sure your doctor knows if you have an enlarged prostate.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have ever had problems with or intolerance to anticholinergic medicines. Anticholinergic medicines include antihistamines and tricyclic antidepressants.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using other medicines with anticholinergic effects. These medicines include tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline (Elavil®), doxepin (Sinequan®), nortriptyline (Aventyl®, Pamelor®), and antipsychotics, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine®), clozapine (Clozaril®), or quetiapine (Seroquel®).

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using an antacid medicine, such as aluminum carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, Basalgel®, Gaviscon®, Maalox®, Pepcid®, Pepto-Bismol®, Rolaids®, or Tums®.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have ever had problems with or intolerance to anticholinergic medicines. Anticholinergic medicines include antihistamines and tricyclic antidepressants.

Avoid spending more time in very hot places. Because this medicine can cause you to sweat less than normal, the heat can make you sick.

This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that may be dangerous if you are not alert.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

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

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.