Belladonna Alkaloids and Barbiturates (Systemic)

Brand name(s): Antrocol

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine about ½ to 1 hour before meals, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Take this medicine only as directed. Do not take more or less of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Dosing-

The dose of belladonna alkaloids and barbiturates combination will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these combination medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules or tablets or the amount of solution you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking these combination products.

For atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine, and phenobarbital combination
• For stomach or intestine problems:
  • For oral dosage form (capsules or tablets):
    • Older adults, adults, and teenagers-1 or 2 capsules two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
    • Children-Dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For oral dosage form (solution):
    • Adults and teenagers-The usual dose is 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 to 10 milliliters [mL]) three or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
    • Children-Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 0.5 to 7.5 mL every four to six hours. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
  • For oral dosage form (chewable tablets):
    • Older adults, adults, and teenagers-Chew 1 or 2 tablets three or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
    • Children up to 2 years of age-Use is not recommended.
    • Children 2 to 12 years of age-½ to 1 tablet three or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
  • For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
    • Older adults, adults, and teenagers-1 tablet every eight to twelve hours. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
    • Children-Use is not recommended.

For atropine and phenobarbital
• For stomach or intestine problems:
  • For oral dosage form (capsules or tablets):
    • Older adults, adults, and teenagers-1 or 2 capsules or tablets two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
    • Children-Dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For oral dosage form (solution):
    • Older adults, adults, and teenagers-1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 to 10 milliliters [mL]) three or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
    • Children-Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 0.5 to 3 mL every four to six hours. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.

For belladonna and butabarbital
• For stomach or intestine problems:
  • For oral dosage form (solution):
    • Older adults, adults and teenagers-1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 to 10 milliliters [mL]) three or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
    • Children up to 6 years of age-1.25 to 2.5 mL three or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
    • Children 6 to 12 years of age-2.5 to 5 mL three or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
  • For oral dosage form (tablets):
    • Older adults, adults, and teenagers-1 or 2 tablets three or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
    • Children-Dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose-

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage-

To store this medicine:

• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Overdose of belladonna alkaloids and barbiturates is especially dangerous in young children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the capsule or tablet form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the liquid form of this medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Last Revised: 08/09/2000

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