Hyoscyamine Benefits & Uses

Hyoscyamine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Other Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Hyoscyamine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Incontinence Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.12 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Hyoscyamine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hyoscyamine is used -

Hyoscyamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Hyoscyamine safe for pregnant women?

Hyoscyamine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Hyoscyamine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Hyoscyamine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Hyoscyamine.

Safe
What is the effect of Hyoscyamine on the Kidneys?

Hyoscyamine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Hyoscyamine on the Liver?

Hyoscyamine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Hyoscyamine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Hyoscyamine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Hyoscyamine with Other Drugs

Hyoscyamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Aripiprazole

Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Atenolol

Hyoscyamine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hyoscyamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain
Heart Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Glaucoma
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)

Frequently asked Questions about Hyoscyamine

Is this Hyoscyamine habit forming or addictive?

Hyoscyamine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Hyoscyamine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Hyoscyamine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Hyoscyamine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Hyoscyamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hyoscyamine

There is no information on the effects of taking Hyoscyamine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Hyoscyamine

Information about the interaction of Hyoscyamine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown