Donnatal Extentabs?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Donnatal Extentabs?;Donnatal?;Hyonatol
Uses
- It is used to slow the speed in the stomach and GI (gastrointestinal) tract.
- It is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
- It is used to treat muscle spasms of the GI (gastrointestinal) tract, gallbladder system, or urinary system.
- Hyoscyamine, atropine, and scopolamine slows movement in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract and urinary tract.
- Phenobarbital calms the brain.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- If you are taking this drug for irritable bowel syndrome or spasms of the GI (gastrointestinal) tract, take 30 to 60 minutes before meals.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- There is a liquid (elixir) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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