Hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine

Generic name: hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine [ HYE-oh-SYE-a-meen-and-FEEN-il-toe-LOX-a-meen ]
Brand name: Digex NF
Dosage form: oral capsule (0.0625 mg-15 mg)
Drug class:Anticholinergics / antispasmodics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 20, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine?

Hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine is a combination medicine that is used to treat indigestion (upset stomach, gas, bloating), and to reduce stomach acid.

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

Warnings

You should not use hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine if you have severe ulcerative colitis, or if you are unable to urinate.

Before you take hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, or a thyroid disorder.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hyoscyamine or phenyltoloxamine, or if:

• you have severe ulcerative colitis; or

• you are unable to urinate.

You may not be able to take this medicine if you have untreated or uncontrolled diseases such as glaucoma, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, or a thyroid disorder.

Tell your doctor if you have or have had:

• a bladder obstruction or other urination problems;

• an enlarged prostate;

• ulcerative colitis;

• glaucoma;

• myasthenia gravis;

• liver or kidney disease;

• heart problems; or

• breathing problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

How should I take hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take with food.

If you break or open a hyoscyamine and phenyltoloxamine capsule, avoid inhaling the powder medicine inside the capsule.

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