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Hyoscyamine
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Hyoscyamine

Generic name: hyoscyamine [ hye-oh-SYE-a-meen ]
Brand names: Anaspaz, Ed Spaz, Hyosyne, Levbid, Levsin, ... show all 27 brands
Dosage forms: oral liquid (0.125 mg/5 mL); oral solution (0.125 mg/mL); oral tablet (0.125 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (0.125 mg); oral tablet, extended release (0.375 mg; 0.375 mg dual-release); sublingual tablet (0.125 mg)
Drug class:Anticholinergics / antispasmodics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 10, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is hyoscyamine?

Hyoscyamine is used to treat many different stomach and intestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used to control muscle spasms in the bladder, kidneys, or digestive tract, and to reduce stomach acid.

Hyoscyamine is sometimes used to reduce tremors and rigid muscles in people with symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Hyoscyamine is also used as a drying agent to control excessive salivation, runny nose, or excessive sweating.

Hyoscyamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use hyoscyamine if you have urinati