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Brand & Generic Names
Robinul Robinul Forte

Basic Information

Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Antispasmodic, anticholinergic

Uses

Reduces spasms of digestive system.
Reduces production of saliva during dental procedures.

Dosage & Usage Information
How to take:
Tablet--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with small amount of liquid or food.

When to take:
30 minutes before meals (unless directed otherwise by doctor).

If you forget a dose:
Wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).

What drug does:
Blocks nerve impulses at parasympathetic nerve endings, preventing smooth (involuntary) muscle contractions and gland secretions of organs involved.

Time lapse before drug works:
15 to 30 minutes.

Don't take with:
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose
SYMPTOMS:
Dry mouth, blurred vision, low blood pressure, decreased breathing rate, rapid heartbeat, flushed skin, drowsiness.

WHAT TO DO:

Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
See EMERGENCY Information.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects
Life-threatening:

Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency itching, faintness treatment immediately. soon after a dose (anaphylaxis).
Common:

Dry mouth, loss of taste, constipation, difficult urination.
Infrequent:

Confusion; dizziness; drowsiness; eye pain; headache; rash; sleep disturbance such as nightmares, frequent waking; nausea; vomiting; rapid heartbeat; lightheadedness.
Insomnia, blurred vision, diminished sex drive, decreased sweating, nasal congestion, altered taste.
Rare:

Rash, hives.
Warnings & Precautions
Don't take if:

You are allergic to any anticholinergic.
You have trouble with stomach bloating.
You have difficulty emptying your bladder completely.
You have narrow-angle glaucoma.
You have severe ulcerative colitis.
Before you start, consult your doctor:

If you have open-angle glaucoma.
If you have angina, chronic bronchitis or asthma, liver disease, hiatal hernia, enlarged prostate, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, kidney or thyroid disease.
If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia.
Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons.

Pregnancy:
Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Animal studies show fetal abnormalities. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child.

Breast-feeding:
Drug passes into milk and decreases milk flow. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply.

Infants & children:
Use only under medical supervision.

Prolonged use:
Chronic constipation, possible fecal impaction. Consult doctor immediately.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
Use disqualifies you for piloting aircraft. Otherwise, no problems expected.

Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions.

Others:

Heatstroke more likely if you become overheated during exertion.
Advise any doctor or dentist whom you consult that you take this medicine.

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Laurie

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