Symax SL

Generic name:hyoscyamine sulfate
Dosage form: tablet, orally disintegrating
Drug class:Anticholinergics / antispasmodics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 1, 2021.

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Symax SL Description

Each tablet for oral administration contains:

Hyoscyamine Sulfate . . . 0.125 mg

Hyoscyamine sulfate is one of the principal anticholinergic/antispasmodic components of belladonna alkaloids.

Hyoscyamine sulfate is Benzeneacetic acid, α-(hydroxymethyl)-, 8- methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl ester, [3(S)- endo]-, sulfate (2:1), dihydrate.

(C 17H 23NO 3) 2 • H 2SO 4 • 2H 2O M.W. 712.85

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Inactive ingredients include: D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate (veg.), mannitol, peppermint flavor, starch, and stearic acid.

Symax SL - Clinical Pharmacology

Hyoscyamine has actions similar to those of atropine, but is more potent in both its central and peripheral effects. This product inhibits gastrointestinal propulsive motility and decreases gastric acid secretions. This product controls excessive pharyngeal, tracheal, and bronchial secretion. This product is absorbed totally and completely by sublingual administration as well as oral administration. Once absorbed, this product disperses rapidly in the blood and is distributed throughout the entire body. The majority of hyoscyamine sulfate is excreted in the urine unchanged within the first 12 hours and only traces of hyoscyamine sulfate are found in the breast milk.

Indications and Usage for Symax SL

This product may be used in functional intestinal disorders to reduce symptoms such as those seen in mild dysenteries and diverti...