What it is used for
- Relieving abdominal cramps that come with diarrhoea, as part of a combination product
- Easing spasm of the gut
How it is used
- Use it only as prescribed by your doctor
- Shake the bottle well and measure the dose with the device supplied
- Drink plenty of fluids or oral rehydration solution to replace what is lost with diarrhoea
Possible side effects
- Dry mouth or constipation
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty passing urine
- A fast heartbeat, dizziness or drowsiness
Who should not use it
- Allergy to any ingredient in the product
- Angle-closure glaucoma
- Urinary retention or an enlarged prostate
- Blocked or paralysed bowel, or myasthenia gravis
Before and while using it
- See a doctor at once if there is blood in the stool, a high fever or severe abdominal pain
- Do not give it to young children unless prescribed, and watch them for signs of dehydration
- It can reduce sweating; avoid great heat
- If your vision is blurred or you feel drowsy, do not drive
Medicine interactions
- Other anticholinergic medicines, such as some antihistamines and tricyclic antidepressants, add to the side effects
- The kaolin in the product can reduce absorption of other medicines; space them apart as your pharmacist advises
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- There is not enough information; tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using it
How to store it
- Keep the bottle tightly closed, away from heat and out of the reach of children, and follow the leaflet after opening
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: Standard international medicine references
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.