Pamine

Generic name:methscopolamine [ METH-skoe-POL-a-meen ]
Brand names: Pamine, Pamine Forte
Drug class:Anticholinergics / antispasmodics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 22, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Pamine?

Pamine reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body, such as the stomach.

Pamine is used to reduce stomach acid secretion to help control peptic ulcers. Pamine does not help heal an ulcer.

Pamine 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 Pamine 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:

an enlarged prostate;
heart problems;
high blood pressure;
liver or kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder; or
a colostomy or ileostomy.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of Pamine.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Pamine can slow breast milk production. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Pamine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take Pamine?

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.

Pamine 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 and heat.