Pro-Banthine

Pro-Banthine is used as part of a treatment for a peptic ulcer.

Pro-Banthine may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Pro-Banthine is usually taken 3 or 4 times a day, 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Store Pro-Banthine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

You should not take Pro-Banthine if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, a bladder obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis, or toxic megacolon.

You should not take Pro-Banthine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus);
• glaucoma;
• a bladder obstruction or other urination problems;
• severe constipation;
• severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon;
• active bleeding with fast heartbeats, low blood pressure, shortness of breath, and cold hands or feet; or
• myasthenia gravis.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a nerve-muscle disorder;
• heart disease, or a heart rhythm disorder;
• high blood pressure;
• an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis;
• liver or kidney disease;
• hiatal hernia or reflux esophagitis (GERD);
• a thyroid disorder; or
• a colostomy or ileostomy.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.

Pro-Banthine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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

Pro-Banthine may cause serious side effects. Stop using Pro-Banthine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• diarrhea;
• fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest;
• eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights;
• painful or difficult urination; or
• little or no urination.

Common side effects of Pro-Banthine may include:

• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• blurred vision;
• constipation;
• headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
• confusion or feeling nervous;
• decreased sweating;
• nausea, vomiting, bloating;
• decreased sense of taste;
• impotence, sexual problems; or
• sleep problems (insomnia).

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 the medicine as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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

Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or excited, warmth or tingling under your skin, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior, muscle weakness, or paralysis.

Avoid driving or doing dangerous activities until you know how Pro-Banthine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Avoid getting too hot or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Pro-Banthine can reduce sweating, and you may be more likely to experience heat stroke.

Using Pro-Banthine with other medications that cause drowsiness can make you feel even more tired. Talk to your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Pro-Banthine slows down your digestive system, which may make it harder for your body to absorb any medicines you take by mouth. Let your doctor know if any of your oral medications do not seem to be effective while you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently using. Many drugs can interact with Pro-Banthine, especially:

• heart rhythm medication;
• medicine to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness;
• cold or allergy medicine (like Benadryl);
• medicine for Parkinson's disease;
• steroid medicine;
• medicine for stomach issues, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome;
• medicine for overactive bladder; or
• bronchodilator asthma medication.

This list is not complete, and many other drugs may also affect Pro-Banthine. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are mentioned here.