Pro-Banthine
Generic name:propantheline [ proe-PAN-the-leen ]
Drug class:Anticholinergics / antispasmodics
The Pro-Banthine brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Pro-Banthine?
Pro-Banthine is used as part of a treatment for a peptic ulcer.
Pro-Banthine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take Pro-Banthine if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, a bladder obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis, or toxic megacolon.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Pro-Banthine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus);
glaucoma;
a bladder obstruction or other urination problems;
severe constipation;
severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon;
active bleeding with fast heartbeats, low blood pressure, shortness of breath, and cold hands or feet; or
myasthenia gravis.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a nerve-muscle disorder;
heart disease, or a heart rhythm disorder;
an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis;
liver or kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder; or
a colostomy or ileostomy.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
Pro-Banthine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
