Active Ingredients: Hyoscyamine Sulfate Representative Names: Levbid SL
Note: The below information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of Levbid SL is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your doctor before you buy Levbid SL online.

What is Levbid SL? This medication treats different bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome. This medication relaxes the muscles of the intestines and slows down their movement, which helps ease pain of cramps and spasms.

What should I check before I use Levbid SL? Please verify if you have any of these conditions: closed-angle glaucoma, diarrhea, difficulty passing urine, heart disease, or previous heart attack, hiatal hernia, myasthenia gravis, prostate trouble, stomach infection, stomach obstruction, ulcerative colitis, an unusual reaction to hyoscyamine, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast-feeding.

How should I use Levbid SL? Take the tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. Take the doses at regular intervals. The tablets should be taken 30 to 60 minutes before meals. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
Contact your doctor regarding the use of Levbid SL in children as special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose of Levbid SL? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with Levbid SL? Amantadine, benztropine, cisapride, digoxin, donepezil, galantamine, medicines for heart problems, medicines for hay fever and other allergies, medicines for mental problems or psychotic disturbances, opiate prescription pain medications such as codeine, hydromorphone, and morphine, potassium salts, quinidine, rivastigmine, tacrine, tegaserod.
On the questionaire needed to buy Levbid SL, inform of all medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your doctor if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your doctor before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from using Levbid SL? Side effects that you should report to your doctor as soon as possible: anxiety, nervousness, blurred vision or other eye problems, confusion, dizziness or fainting spells, fast heartbeat, fever, pain or difficulty passing urine, unusual weakness or tiredness, vomiting.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor if they continue or are bothersome): altered taste, constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, increased sensitivity of the eyes to sun or ultraviolet light, nausea.

What precautions should I take while taking Levbid SL? You may get dizzy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Levbid SL affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more dizzy, avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help. Stay out of bright light and wear sunglasses if Levbid SL makes your eyes more sensitive to light.
Levbid SL may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Avoid extreme heat (e.g., hot tubs, saunas). Levbid SL can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.

Can I overdose with Levbid SL? If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Where can I keep my Levbid SL? Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
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