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Levsin/sl Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Hyoscyamine sulfate 0.125mg; sublingual scored tabs; peppermint flavor; dye-free.
Pharmacological Class
Anticholinergic.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs, SL—100, 500; Drops—contact supplier
Manufacturer
Levsin/sl Indications
Indications
Adjunct in peptic ulcer. Irritable bowel syndrome. Infant colic.
Levsin/sl Dosage and Administration
Adult
1–2 tabs sublingually, swallowed, or chewed every 4 hrs or as needed; max 12 tabs/day.
Children
<2yrs: not recommended. ≥2yrs: ½ –1 tab sublingually, swallowed, or chewed every 4 hrs or as needed; max 6 tabs/day.
Levsin/sl Contraindications
Contraindications
Glaucoma. Unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage. GI or urinary tract obstruction. Paralytic ileus, intestinal atony of elderly or debilitated patients. Toxic megacolon. Severe ulcerative colitis. Myasthenia gravis.
Levsin/sl Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Levsin/sl Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
High environmental temperature. Diarrhea. Autonomic neuropathy. Impaired cardiac or renal function. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Hyperthyroidism. Hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Levsin/sl Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Levsin/sl Interactions
Interactions
Antacids may inhibit absorption. Additive anticholinergic effects with other anticholinergics, amantadine, type I antiarrhythmics, antihistamines, phenothiazines, tricyclics, MAOIs.
Levsin/sl Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Anticholinergic effects, drowsiness.
Levsin/sl Clinical Trials
See Literature
Levsin/sl Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Levsin Drops.
Levsin/sl Patient Counseling
See Literature
