Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers:
Indications for: LEVSIN/SL
Adjunct in peptic ulcer. Irritable bowel syndrome. Infant colic.
Adult Dosage:
1–2 tabs sublingually, swallowed, or chewed every 4 hrs or as needed; max 12 tabs/day.
Children Dosage:
<2yrs: not recommended. ≥2yrs: ½ –1 tab sublingually, swallowed, or chewed every 4 hrs or as needed; max 6 tabs/day.
LEVSIN/SL 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 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.
See Also:
LEVSIN/SL Classification:
Anticholinergic.
LEVSIN/SL Interactions:
Antacids may inhibit absorption. Additive anticholinergic effects with other anticholinergics, amantadine, type I antiarrhythmics, antihistamines, phenothiazines, tricyclics, MAOIs.
Adverse Reactions:
Anticholinergic effects, drowsiness.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Levsin Drops.
How Supplied:
Tabs, SL—100, 500; Drops—contact supplier
