Methscopolamine
Generic name: methscopolamine [ METH-skoe-POL-a-meen ]
Brand names: Pamine, Pamine Forte
Dosage form: oral tablet (2.5 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Anticholinergics / antispasmodics
What is methscopolamine?
Methscopolamine reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body, such as the stomach.
Methscopolamine is used to reduce stomach acid secretion to help control peptic ulcers. methscopolamine does not help heal an ulcer.
Methscopolamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take this medicine if you have glaucoma, a bladder obstruction or other urination problems, myasthenia gravis, severe constipation, or a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus or toxic megacolon).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use methscopolamine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
glaucoma;
bladder obstruction or other urination problems;
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus);
myasthenia gravis; or
severe constipation, or colitis or toxic megacolon.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems;
liver or kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder; or
a colostomy or ileostomy.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of methscopolamine.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Methscopolamine can slow breast milk production. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Methscopolamine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take methscopolamine?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Methscopolamine is usually taken 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis.
Store at room temperature away from moisture...
