Hyosophen

Hyosophen is part of the drug classes:

• Opthalmic anticholinergics

• Belladonna alkaloids, tertiary amines

• Barbiturates and derivatives

• Other antiemetics

• Other hypnotics and sedatives

• It is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
• It is used to treat ulcer disease.
• It is used to treat certain types of bowel swelling.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Applies to atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine: oral capsule, oral elixir, oral liquid, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release

Along with its needed effects, atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine:

• Eye pain
• skin rash or hives
• sore throat and fever
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects of atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Constipation
• decreased sweating
• dizziness
• dry mouth, nose, throat, or skin

• Bloated feeling
• blurred vision
• decreased flow of breast milk
• difficult urination
• difficulty in swallowing
• headache
• increased sensitivity of eyes to sunlight
• loss of memory
• nausea or vomiting
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Applies to atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine: oral capsule, oral elixir, oral liquid, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and bloating.[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary hesitancy, urinary retention, and impotence.[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included tachycardia and palpitation.[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included blurred vision, mydriasis, cycloplegia, and increased ocular tension.[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions have included severe allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, urticaria, and other dermal manifestations.[Ref]

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included suppression of lactation.[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included musculoskeletal pain.[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, excitement, and agitation.[Ref]

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included excitement in some patients and sedation in other patients with use of phenobarbital. Abrupt withdrawal from phenobarbital may produce delirium or convulsions.[Ref]

General

General side effects have included drowsiness, weakness, loss of taste sense, decreased sweating, and insomnia. Elderly patients may react with symptoms of excitement, agitation, drowsiness, and other untoward manifestations to even small doses of the drug.[Ref]

Some side effects of Hyosophen may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.