Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Levsin-SL, ED-Spaz, Hyophen, Hyomax, Hyosyne, Cystospaz, and Oscimin
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Anticholinergic drug
Forms:
Tablet, extended-release (long-acting) tablet, orally disintegrating tablet, sublingual tablet, liquid, and oral drops
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- Digestive system disorders (stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, infant colic, biliary colic)
- Urinary system disorders (kidney and bladder problems, bladder spasms, cystitis)
- Runny nose from allergies
- Excess saliva production
- Excessive sweating
- Certain heart conditions
- Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Hyoscyamine Drug Class
Hyoscyamine (hye-oh-sye-ah-meen) belongs to a group of medications called anticholinergic drugs.
Hyoscyamine Age Range
Hyoscyamine is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 2 years.
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