Digex NF

Digex NF is a combination medicine that treats indigestion (upset stomach, gas, bloating) and lowers stomach acid.

Digex NF may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions 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 Digex NF capsule, do not inhale the powder medicine inside the capsule.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

You should not use Digex NF if you have severe ulcerative colitis, or if you are unable to urinate.

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

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.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Digex NF may cause serious side effects. Stop using Digex NF and call your doctor right away if you have:

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
• severe stomach cramps or constipation;
• little or no urination;
• confusion, memory problems, slurred speech;
• diarrhea; or
• problems with balance or muscle movement.

Side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and confusion may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects of Digex NF may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;
• constipation;
• decreased sweating, decreased urination;
• dry mouth;
• blurred vision; or
• impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take your dose as soon as possible, but only if you are about to eat a meal. If you miss a meal, skip the missed dose and wait until your next meal.

Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Avoid taking Digex NF at the same time you take an antacid. Antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb Digex NF. You may take the antacid after you have taken this medicine and eaten a meal.

Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. This medicine can decrease sweating, and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

Using Digex NF with other drugs that make you drowsy can make you feel even more drowsy. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• medicine to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness;
• cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others);
• medicine to treat Parkinson's disease;
• medicine to treat stomach problems, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome;
• medicine to treat overactive bladder; or
• bronchodilator asthma medication.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Digex NF, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.